I did my first presentation since Gloria died, yesterday. ("Security Awareness Lessons from Dr. Bonnie.")
I survived it, and I got lots of thanks and compliments. (How many of those were due to my "bravery" in being able to present at all, I don't know.) I used some illustrations and examples from or with Gloria.
Looking back on it, I have to note that all of the Gloria examples were either incomplete, or not comprehensive. I'm afraid that, many times, it may not have been clear why I was using this particular illustration, or what I was illustrating. I didn't break down at any point. I may have been unconsciously hurrying past any particularly emotional points. It may simply be the sleep deprivation, or background depression. But although it seems like I can talk about Gloria and be OK, I'm not sure that I really can, or, at least, not in a completely public setting like a conference or meeting presentation.
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