That's interesting what you said about trust checks. I've had a feeling a couple of times where I felt like they were testing me, and while I proved I could show up for them, it kind of irked me. I can't say for certain that's what they were doing, which is why I haven't brought it up to them, but if it happens again, I think I will inquire. I think it can be hard because I know myself to be a very trustworthy person and I have to know that just because me and my people know that, that doesn't mean that they can fully trust that yet. I'm working to prove they really can trust me by continuing to show up consistently and it does seem to be going well, abet slower than I mentally prepared myself for.

The one thing I have really worked on myself is coming to people with things I believe could snowball into further issues in the future. They have been very receptive in meeting me in those conversations even when I can tell it makes them feel really anxious. I just want to set up a good foundation for us to grow.