
Back to Me
While growing up, I always thought that I would meet a guy, fall in love, get married, and have a beautiful family. I never thought love would be complicated, and to this day, it is still somewhat of a foreign subject to me. I never dated in high school, so college was where I’d fallContinue reading “Back to Me”

Dear Miles,
The past few months without you have been the best and worst days of my adult life. I made the mistake of making our relationship my identity, and by losing it, I lost myself. I had no idea who I was without you, but I’m discovering her now, and she’s amazing. The journey to getContinue reading “Dear Miles,”

Unforsaken
As I think about the definition of restoration and renewal, I think of being brought back to self, of returning something back to it’s former or original state. For me, I have experienced recovery and renewal. But my journey hasn’t been comfortable. And even though I’ve gained a better sense of humility from my growthContinue reading “Unforsaken”

Ever Growing, Ever-Changing
At the age of 13, you’re supposed to have a sense of freedom and independence, but that wasn’t me. During my adolescence, my mother had become very religious. No more secular music, no pg-13 movies, no more Halloween, it was all now deemed “The Devil.” She was only 29, and doing what she felt wasContinue reading “Ever Growing, Ever-Changing”

Reflections from the Beginning
The pain for me was loneliness. It was a cold searing burned deep in my chest, ever present and smoldering.

Rest and Release
The sensation of pain may be temporary but the memory of the pain lasts forever.