You would be a good ambassador. I don't consider myself a patriot, I don't associate anything with ‘homeland’ or ‘nationality’. But I understand your love for something that is not perfect, sometimes not even good. But it is a defining part of you. Very well written!
I really appreciate deeply, Your words mean a lot to me. I don’t write from perfection just from truth. And yes, sometimes broken things still shape us in powerful and unforgettable ways.