When Will My Reflection Show Who I am Inside?

Music has always been vital in my life, a way to express feelings when words escaped me. Whether it's my favorite song or just amazing music in general, it has always helped me communicate my emotions.

Growing up in Florida, my love for all things Disney was almost a rite of passage. Everything about The Walt Disney Company became unmistakable in my identity. For the longest time, I dreamed of working for the Walt Disney Company, but that's a blog for another day.

One Disney movie that stands out to me more than any other is Mulan. Its soundtrack is catchy, upbeat, and inspiring, but one particular song has always stayed with me—"Reflection." The lyrics, "Who is that girl I see / Staring straight back at me? / Why is my reflection someone I don't know?" capture the essence of my struggles before and after being diagnosed with inattentive ADHD.

Just as the song "Reflection" expresses Mulan's internal battle to reconcile her true self with the person she shows to the world, it mirrors my own journey. For years, I hid who I was because I was unsure who I was or how to let my true self shine. Add to that undiagnosed ADHD, and you have the perfect storm.

As Mulan sings, "When will my reflection show who I am inside?" I, too, continue to seek that moment of clarity and self-acceptance. Through my love for music and Disney, I am gradually uncovering the person I am meant to be, one note at a time. Until then, I'll keep playing my soundtracks, finding strength and solace in the melodies that help me communicate my deepest emotions.