Finding Yourself

  • Nobody Can Know

    I spent so much of my life believing there were things nobody could know. Somewhere along the way, though, “I have things I need to hide” became “I am someone who needs to be hidden.”

    I have worked incredibly hard to become a woman who feels safe being herself. What I am realizing now is that feeling safe with myself and feeling safe enough to be fully known by someone else are two very different things. Maybe healing this next layer is learning that I can be seen without abandoning the person I fought so hard to become.

  • I Am So Grateful for Today

    Because for so many years, I really didn’t think I would be here to see it. This article is also featured on my Substack Content Note: This article discusses depression, childhood trauma, sexual abuse, suicidal thoughts, and suicide. Please take care of yourself while reading and step away if you need to. September is Suicide…

  • I’m Not Here to Fix You. I’m Here to Hold the Lantern.

    Sometimes life doesn’t clear a beautiful path for you before asking you to move forward. Sometimes you’re healing while still dealing with the things that hurt, building while things are falling apart, and making decisions without knowing whether they’re the right ones. Somewhere along the way, I realized I don’t want to be the person standing in front of you with all the answers. I want to be the person who reminds you that even in the dark, you’re still capable of finding your own way.