We Don’t Need to Be Fixed
I’m not in the fix-it game anymore. That term has haunted me. Always implying I’m broken.Always layering shame and guilt where I’ve needed grace, care, and simple holding. We are obsessed with “not being enough.” Who told us that? It’s a good question to ponder along the way. As a kid, I remember sitting on […]
More Than a Type
When You Outgrow the Box I used to LOVE, LOVE, LOVE personality tests. They made me feel seen…or at least, named.I was desperate for something outside myself to tell me who I was as I didn’t yet have the language to name myself. Living by Labels For years, I identified as an ISTJ.That made sense. […]
The Ache Beneath the Ache
Yesterday, I wrote a piece about not being a mother. But like all true vulnerability, if you stay with that ache long enough another layer will emerge. The one that holds the true story. What I thought was the root revealed something even further beneath not just the ache of not having children,but the ache […]
The Grief That Still Speaks
On Mother’s Day, and the Grief Without a Name Today is one of the hardest days of the year for me.I’m not a mother.Not in the traditional sense. And while I usually stay quiet on days like this,I want to speak—for those of us who carry this ache silently,without cards, without flowers, without clear […]
A Ritual of Relief: Offering Gratitude Back to the City
There are seasons in life when the city feels like it’s closing in. Not because it’s loud, but because you are cracked open. I returned to New York City recently feeling tender—raw in a way that made the sky feel too bright and the sidewalks too sharp. Something had shifted inside me. I had let […]
Starts With A Walk
Embrace the Journey: It Starts with a Walk Life often presents us with challenges and moments when we feel overwhelmed or stuck. During these times, a simple act like taking a walk can be transformative. I have personally discovered the power of starting with a walk, regardless of the circumstances. Whether it’s a dreary morning, […]
The Story Behind “Strawberry Fields”
Central Park’s Memorial to John Lennon We honor John Lennon, a musical legend whose influence extends far beyond his melodies. Known for his role in The Beatles and his solo career, Lennon’s impact transcends the realm of music. He has become a symbol of hope and a passionate advocate for peace. In our hearts, he […]
