I’ve always considered myself to be fairly unremarkable. My grades were always, you know, okay, but teachers at high school would variously describe me as quiet or secretive. They’d tell my parents that I was a follower and not a leader, that I needed to let go and allow my “true” voice to be heard. The trouble is, I have no interest in being heard. I’m terrified of confrontation and always have been, so I keep my head down and my thoughts to myself.I read about the order a few years ago and very swiftly came to the conclusion that it was a good fit for someone like me. I told no one of my plans and, the day after I came of age, I applied for an apprenticeship. I was both hugely surprised and utterly elated when I discovered I’d been invited for an interview.I borrowed …More
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Date: August 3, 2025