life transitions

  • 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.

  • Does Anyone Actually Know What They’re Doing?

    Why the people we seek for directions may be navigating a different landscape entirely Article also featured on Substack Does Anyone Actually Know What They’re Doing? This morning, during my usual morning reflection on life with my online friend, I found myself talking about how lost I feel right now. It is a feeling I…

  • When the Building Stops

    Navigating the quiet, uncomfortable space after momentum fades This article is also featured on Substack & Medium I hope everyone had a great Easter, or at least a meaningful day yesterday in whatever way you needed. I spent the weekend cooking, cleaning, and hosting, moving almost nonstop. It wasn’t just this weekend, though. The past…

  • Where The Old World Ends

    A poem about standing between the familiar past and the unknown future Also Featured On Substack & Medium Wendi Kehn/Hellbloom Haven Mar 10, 2026 Where the Old World Ends There comes a quiet place in lifewhere something shifts within,a trembling line you cannot seewhere the old world slowly ends. You look behind at who you…

  • A Season of Shedding

    Illness, rest, and the quiet growth that comes from honoring life’s pauses Also Featured on Substack & Medium Wendi Kehn/Hellbloom Haven Feb 12, 2026 A Season of Shedding Hello lovely souls,It’s been about three weeks since I’ve shared anything here, and it feels really good to be back, and I am truly so grateful to…