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Growing up, I was constantly told, “Why are you crying?” over and over again no matter the scenario. Crying wasn’t just discouraged in our house—it was almost treated like a failure. If I cried, I was weak. I wasn’t strong enough, capable enough, or “tough” enough to handle whatever life threw my way. From aContinue reading “Learning to Cry: Navigating Parenthood with a Sensitive Child After Growing Up in an Emotionally Repressed Home”

I’ve always been the first to cringe at the thought of online dating. You know the stereotype—those awkward conversations, questionable profiles, and endless swiping with zero chemistry. It seemed like a world I’d rather avoid, especially when meeting someone naturally felt like the better, more “authentic” way to connect. But let’s be real: Life hasContinue reading “From Cringing at Online Dating to Seriously Considering It: Can I Take These Guys Seriously?”

There was a time when I wore my multi-tasking, “do it all” hat with pride, handling both the nurturing, emotional responsibilities that come naturally with motherhood, as well as the logistical and financial ones traditionally associated with masculinity. I juggled it all – the chores, the decisions, the work – wearing both hats so seamlesslyContinue reading “Reclaiming My Feminine Side After Years of Being Both the “Female and Male””

There’s a strange feeling that comes with looking back on the parts of your life you’ve lost without realizing it. It’s almost as if they’re a faint echo, reminders of the person you once were. I’m talking about the hobbies, passions, and little joys that once filled my days—things I loved doing before I foundContinue reading “Rediscovering Me: How I’m Relearning to Enjoy the Things I Once Gave Up”

As a mom, I’ve often found myself putting others first—my kids, my partner, my family, my friends. But for the longest time, there was one person I neglected above all: myself. And the painful truth is, I stayed in toxic, abusive relationships longer than I should have—relationships that hurt me, drained me, and left meContinue reading “Why I Stayed: The Struggle to Leave Toxic, Abusive Relationships”

There are days when it feels like the weight of the world is just too heavy. As moms, we often carry the emotional load not only for ourselves but for our families too, which can make it hard to escape the heaviness of depression or anxiety. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the constant pressureContinue reading “The Healing Power of Sunshine: A Simple Fix for Dark Days”

In 2020, I lost one of the most important people in my life. His name was Henry a lot of people know him as Enoch but to me he was Henry to my kids, he was uncle Henry, and he was a man who had a way of making everyone feel seen, heard, and valued,Continue reading “A Friend Gone Too Soon: The Year I Lost Henry”

Some days, the weight of my job feels almost too heavy to bear. As the youngest woman at my company in a predominantly male field, managing my own department at a high-performance car manufacturer and distributor can be incredibly stressful. For context, high-performance car parts are those specialized components—everything from engines and transmissions to brakesContinue reading “The Balance of Pride and Stress in a Male-Dominated Field”

There’s something about Sunday that has always felt like a quiet, unspoken promise of a fresh start. For me, it was a day dedicated to setting myself up for success in the week ahead—what I now call my “Sunday reset.” It wasn’t just about organizing my space (although that was a big part of it);Continue reading “Sunday Reset: The Ritual I Used to Swear By”

Healing is supposed to be a good thing, right? We all know the importance of self-care, setting boundaries, and protecting your peace. It’s something we talk about constantly—taking the time to focus on ourselves, recovering from emotional wounds, and learning how to say no to the things and people that drain us. For me, thisContinue reading “The Struggle of Healing Too Well: When Protecting Your Peace Makes You Close Off”