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Instead of running from self-doubt, grief, or anger, I’ve learned to invite them in, pour tea, and listen — without giving them the keys. Healing isn’t about escape, it’s about rebuilding a true life.

I don’t feel like an imposter anymore. The old me swallowed the pain, chose chaos over confrontation, poured another drink instead of asking why I felt so empty. I don’t do that now. Healing stripped me sober without me even meaning to. Reflection came like a flood once I gave myself space. And with it came the clarity: not everyone deserves a seat at your table.

August 2025 · St. Pete, FL Limbo used to feel like pacing an empty house. Questions on every wall. Unfinished sentences. Now it’s...

Nine years, three continents, countless lives built and left behind - still carrying pieces of them all with me. After nearly a decade of...

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What it means to rebuild your life when everything "good on paper" no longer feels right. A story about growth, quiet courage and learning to trust your own clarity.

“And, when you want something, all the universe conspires in helping you to achieve it… But it does so only if you really want it.” -The...