It is critical to be honest.

I am constantly working on my Spanish. I am constantly corrected. I am often shy to speak in big groups. I get nervous and have to work on getting myself to talk more. I am at parties and I have to work on staying relaxed so I don´t get so nervous, tense up, and stop listening. It is important that I understand my colleagues. As such, I ask a million questions when I do not undertstand. I am fully seen in what I can do, what I can´t do, what I misprounce, and what I say incorrectly. }

I am learning how to say no more often, find my people socially, go to bed earlier, and accept the fact not sure about many things I am working on.

I am working in a new part of public health within a different topic area. I have not worked in this field for more than 4 months, and I have only been working with this particular NGO for 4 months. I am working in research methology which I have not worked on in years. I brought my graduate school notes to review. I am working in stats which I have not done in years or maybe ever. I am not sure most of the time.

This, is what it is like. I am also not the only vulnerable person in the room.