In the shadow, you learn to support, to encourage, to care for others, to silence your voice, and to postpone your own dreams, visions, and goals.  Ofttimes Kim had difficulty recognizing herself because her identity had become that of the person in whose shadow she resided.  Kim is no longer in the shadows.  She is a blogger, storyteller, and excellent villager whose poignant, authentic, and often witty voice resonates with folks of all ages, genders, ethnicities, and identities.  At the request of readers, she compiled blog posts from her website with the same name.  Her passion and purpose is to encourage, empower, and enlighten others by sharing her life journey.