I've never shied away from leadership. Truthfully, whenever I join a group, I often end up in a leading role. When I joined my church in 2022, I met the most remarkable leader, kind, encouraging, and endlessly supportive. She was the kind of leader I didn't want to become, because no one should be that perfect.
By late 2023, I'd stepped into the role of AHOD, (Assistant Head of Department). To my surprise, we clicked instantly. She led with mercy and grace. I, on the other hand, wielded judgment and brimstone. The team adored her. Me? Not so much. But somehow, we balanced each other. Against all odds, it worked.
Then came 2025. With our HOD rarely around these past few months, the pressure mounted. I've struggled to meet the impossibly high standards she set. But in the struggle, I've grown, calmer, more patient, more committed. It's been grueling, but it's also reshaped me into someone better. I won't pretend otherwise.
Now, my hope is simple: to honor the path she carved while finding my own. To lead not in her shadow, but in the light she passed on.
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