For as long as I can remember I have identified myself as a basketball player. Someone who always relied on her talents to speak for their selves and not having to do the most to feel worthy. Last year my struggles with my mental health took away the one thing that made me feel relevant in the world. Something that made me feel special, a place that provided me with a safe place and gave me a second home. My lack of confidence caused me to lose sight of my goals and my lack of faith caused me to give up on myself. After having to sit out last year I had a lot to work on to be able to reach those goals that I had set for myself from the age of 13. I had to work on things that I was scared to admit because I didn’t want to be seen as a weak person. Today I get to look back at 2021 and be extremely humbled and grateful for the adversity’s but most importantly the lessons that I learned. Without me going through those tough times I would still be playing the game today thinking that I am...