Personal Growth

  • A Cautionary Tale

    There’s a particular sting that comes with realizing I missed the ⚠️ warning signs ⚠️ — the red flags 🚩🚩🚩practically waving like parade banners while I smiled and said, “No, no, they’re probably just having a rough day.” It’s not stupidity, and it’s not willful blindness. It’s my reflex to hope. I want to see… Read more

  • Getting Through The Day

    Surviving an ordinary day…. Most days aren’t epic or cinematic — they’re cluttered, repetitive, emotionally uneven. You wake up with last night’s worries still clinging to your ribs, roll your shoulders against the weight of everything you’re carrying, and decide, yet again, to try. Not heroically. Not flawlessly. Just… try. The people love to see… Read more

  • Correcting My Misconceptions

    I’ve grown and continue to learn. My journey of self-discovery involves understanding the importance of diverse perspectives and embracing the need for lifelong learning to truly evolve and contribute positively to society. Read more

  • Hoping For Better Days

    From a life filled with love and laughter to facing foreclosure and divorce, October marks a turning point. Delve into how these monumental changes have redefined my path, and uncover the next steps in this evolving story. Read more

  • The Truth About Sex

    No one told me the truth about sex before I had a lot of sex… Not the kind of truth that slides into schoolbooks or locker room talk or gets whispered at sleepovers under half-drunk breath. I had to live it. I had to wake up in someone’s bed with my soul scraped thin and… Read more