Hi fam,
I’ve been preparing for my Ib1 interview abroad, and the pain I have been experiencing seeing my file and the injuries I endured. I know I’m still trying to heal from the trauma I lived. but I’ve been avoiding going back to that trauma.
so since the interview done through consular processing at the US embassy abroad mostly have the officer ask about the abuse, I know it’s still a traumatizing sensitive topic and experience for me to think about or remember or talk about. I’m worried about crying during my interview reliving these memories. I’m worried that getting emotional and crying during the interview will have a negative outcome. How do we go about this? Anyone had any experience getting emotional during their interview?
I was just going through my case file to print out the important documents, and I cried going through these memories especially the physical injuries.
im gonna do my best to stay positive and strong, but it has been a lot of stress for years.
any advice, thoughts, or words of encouragement?
thank you ~