Where do you think you are on the ally continuum?
I would say that I am on continually moving in between the continuum. Moving from Aware to Advocate and back depending on the circumstances I come into contact with. For me, this is a natural progression as I want to make sure the students or clients I work with are being heard and I learn where they are in their phenomenological world.
I share your sentiment. I feel like I fluctuate as well on the continuum. Moving forward can require taking a step back to listen and learn in order to move closer to achieving the goal of becoming an advocate. Acting from an informed position also helps to make you a better advocate.