My name is Cynthia, and I like to go by Csyn. It's always been challenging for me to write this part of my profile. Honestly, I usually skip it altogether—maybe that's part of my story in itself. Since joining Sharewell, though, I've been slowly pushing myself to open up. To move beyond the surface, beyond playing it safe, and beyond the need to protect myself from a world I can’t always control. I’m learning not just what’s okay to post or share, but also how to be okay with being seen—as I really am. I’ve always felt naive and socially awkward. I don’t even allow myself to have active social media accounts. I’ve managed to get through life’s challenges, but they've left their mark—on my self-esteem, my relationships, and my ability to feel connected. The last three years have been especially difficult. I’ve faced many of the fears that haunted me for more than two-thirds of my life. It's been overwhelming. I’ve been praying to find a space where I can truly connect with others—a space that feels emotionally safe. Right now, I don’t even feel comfortable opening up in my church community. I’m tired of letting fear isolate me. I want to trust that there are people out there who care, who can offer support—and let me support them, too. I want to learn how to live, not just survive. How to build and maintain real relationships, not just superficial ones. I want to learn how to respect others’ boundaries and create healthy ones of my own. I want to develop self-acceptance, trust others, and stop trying to become what people expect me to be. I want to release the anxiety, the fear of rejection, and abandonment that come with showing my true self. Most of all, I want to live out the mantra I’ve been holding close: “People are people, so expect people to be people.” If any of this resonates with you, I’d be honored to connect. I’m here to build something real, not just exist in the background.