I walked back in after my time away and decided I'd trust what I already knew and just learn the rest as I went. Some people glance at the gap on my resume like it's a wound, and I feel the urge to apologize for it. Instead I straighten up and carry myself like the professional I've always been, even on the mornings when the doubt whispers loud.
More people experience this than they realize.
You're rebuilding after a gap, holding onto your professional self while others quietly doubt it.
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.