On being seen without forcing visibility There’s a lot of talk about being visible, as if visibility is some kind of end point, proof that you matter. But being visible is not the same as being seen. Visibility is an action. You put something out there, you take up space, you show yourself. But being seen happens on the other side. It doesn’t just require my presence, but the willingness of someone else to truly receive. And that’s where the tension lies. Because you can do e