The Art of Cringe

I’ll never forget my first real cringe moment. I was in middle school, correcting a math problem the teacher got wrong—only to realize, in front of the entire class, that I was wrong too. Cue the snickers, the flushed cheeks, and that awful sinking feeling. It’s funny now, but back then, it was the ultimate “want to disappear” moment. Yet, looking back, it’s these awkward missteps that taught me to own my voice.