On April 1, 2016, I took my very first aerial silks class! My entire life, I never considered myself strong and I used to frequently say, “There's no way I can do that. I have no upper body strength.” Taking that first class, I discovered that everything I knew about ballet could be transferred onto silks. It was basically dancing in the air. I delved into training after that and learned quickly. I became strong for the first time in my life. 6 months later, I moved to LA for work and met the circus community there including my circus family, Aeriform Arts. The circus community is small. It seems that everyone somehow knows each other. What I was drawn to most was the amazing amount of support and inclusivity of the aerial community. Aerialists are some of the kindest people I have ever met. They are ready to cheer you on at the smallest milestones because they know just how hard it is!