So, a thing happened. I interviewed for a program and became very emotional when talking about how my tribe/community has influenced, developed, and supported me during challenging times. As I answered a question, my voice began to tremble, accompanied by 'the ugly face' as I tried to be strong and hold back tears. And within that, I kept saying, 'Please excuse this as it is not my normal.' Nonetheless, it wasn't a pretty sight, and this was at the start of the interview. My