April 10
One of the nicest compliments I've received came a few years ago when I was chosen by my OKC office (we no longer have a local office but have now been shifted to work-from-home) as the interpreter of the year. And the reason this stands out to me is not for my skills - though everyone I work with has always been kind, encouraging and supportive of my skills as a sign language interpreter - but for the reasons given. Their reasons were for who I am, as a person - my acceptance of others, my voice in speaking out for change and in listening to and supporting historically, and currently, oppressed people.
Honestly, when I arrive at the end of my days on this earth, I cannot think of a single thing I want said about me more than I listened to and loved people well, in voice, life and action, that people always felt safe and accepted with me. I fail often, but you know -- Goals.
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