I was very nervous and worried about my level of English, the interactions that awaited me and the work I would have to do. As always happens to me, my mind had created an extremely frightening scenario for me. Everything changed when I met the people involved in this project. The humanity, warmth and understanding of everyone were important factors in helping me to start expressing myself and come out of the symbolic safe and solitary shell I had created for myself.
This is my first experience of living outside Italy, and I had many doubts and uncertainties before I left.
I am beginning to understand many things about myself, and I am happy that every day, for one reason or another, is a challenge. What I like is that these challenges are met with kindness and understanding. At work, everyone is very helpful and always willing to listen and answer questions or doubts.
I live in the Anjos house with the other volunteers, and I am happy with the relationship that is developing between us. There are now eight of us, and the space is more cramped, but the other side of this coin is that we are led to interact more and discover each other more and more. We are training our listening skills and, at times, our tolerance. I am living in a shared room and I admit that this is one of the things that is testing me the most. Finding my space is not easy, but I am doing my best to maintain a balance between the solitude I need and the sociability I am drawn to in this experience.
Another big challenge is finding my place here in the city. I miss nature and my animals. Whenever I need support, I seek it in nature, my greatest ally. I remain open-hearted, ready to understand, discover, listen, create connections and express myself in the clearest way possible.
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