While I’m not a fan of men shouting at me or telling me to push harder—I’ve had enough of that in my life—I’ve also never been on a sports team or had a coach whose ultimate goal is for me to succeed, not only by pushing me but also by being there to help me get there. I’ve had plenty of critical exhortations from my family to just “push harder” and not be so weak, all of which have served to drive me deeper into the cave of myself, yet there is an exhilaration in feeling that someone is pushing me forward while rooted firmly on my side, offering support and expressing their unshakable belief in me.