As this summer comes to an end, I am able to understand how privileged I am to have had the opportunity to participate in WAGSFP. Through this program, I have been able to learn more about women and gender issues, but I have also been able to learn more about myself in a research setting. This past year has been particularly difficult health-wise, which has made time management difficult. I often feel guilty when I have to miss a meeting for being sick, and I feel ashamed when I have to ask for extended time on a task. In the past, my fear of asking for help and for extra time has caused me to turn in work that is not always up to my standard. At first, I thought that just forcing myself to do the work when I am not fully capable would look better than asking for an extension, but I have learned that it is the opposite. When I opened up about everything going on to my lab managers I was met with very kind and supportive words. My lab managers were very understanding and supportive. With the open communication about my health, I have been able to feel more understood and secure. In the past I have been ashamed of my health complications, I have broken down and froze without ever being honest with other people about what was going on, but I have learned that doing such doesn’t help anyone, including myself. My lab managers told me that if there is ever a lab that does not respect my health and understand my boundaries then that is not a lab that I should be in. I have really taken that message to heart as I learn to prioritize my health and well-being. We all deserve respect in our place of work and in everyday life. I am so thankful that I had everyone in WAGS to make me feel included and safe. All of their support helped me feel comfortable in my journey of discovering how to take care of myself while also being a researcher. Although I am still not perfect at knowing when to ask for help, I am able to finally begin learning! <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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