I recently encountered a bump in the road. I experienced tantrums, shed ugly tears, and had moments when I wanted to give up on many things. There were times I felt done, over ugly people. My mental health took a downturn, my physical health suffered, and I found myself emotionally drained.Yet

2025, I have selected four impactful words to steer my path: Adventure, New Beginnings, Growth, and Comeback.

I am the woman who enters each new year with a clear plan and defined goals. It has always been important for me to set intentions and identify what I want to achieve. However, for the first time, I’m starting this year without a specific plan.

I have countless reasons to be thankful; Circumstances change and people reveal their true selves. Often, it's the people you least anticipate who leave the most significant impression.

Each day, I am reminded of your impact on my life. I am grateful to you for forever transforming me; you were the one who broke me down enough for me to rediscover myself.

My journey towards healing. Sometimes life has to knock you down completely before you realize it's time to get back up differently.

Why I choose to share my story so openly with all of you. And let me start by saying this: it's not about the followers, not about the likes, not about building some kind of social media empire. That's never been what drives me.

Being a people pleaser is like living in a constant state of exhaustion. It's an existence where your own needs and desires are overshadowed by the wants and expectations of others.

I remember the moments well, cloaked in an ever-present fog of self-doubt that suffocated my spirit. I was trapped in a cycle of manipulation, never fully grasping the reality of my situation.

My healing journey. It's been quite a ride, and one of the hardest things i done here is what i noticed the things that nobody really talks about.

I feel as though I have been on a journey to discover myself, identifying what I need in life and what holds significance for me. For the first time in my healing journey, I sense that life has settled down.

A Journey of Transformation, through the last few years and what each was about.

Movement is essential for me; without regular activity, my body tends to rebel. As colder weather sets in, many of my symptoms escalate, making it particularly challenging to motivate myself, especially in the mornings

This date in May is forever etched in my memory; it’s the day I realized the impact that drugs can have on a person. It’s the day when I never imagined a man would ever lay a hand on me, marking the moment I recognized I was in a situation of domestic violence. This day also initiated my healing journey.

When you believe you've made the right decision, only to find it turning into a story you'll share to help someone else. Relocating to a new area, knowing only a few people, all in hopes of providing better opportunities for your children—a vision you painted that was shattered within weeks

One important lesson I’ve learned is the necessity of loving yourself and appreciating your own space, regardless of what that may look like. Happiness should come from within; you shouldn’t rely on someone else to provide it.

I was the child who was never meant to be, the one who felt overlooked and unheard. I was surrounded by supposed role models, yet often left out of various activities. I found solace in the company of other people's parents and i was that child where i wanted someone to love me

The place that carries a shadowy chapter of your past, a place that envelops you in haunting memories upon your return. It’s where you recount the tale of a man who dismantled a woman piece by piece.

I won't hide the fact that I'm in therapy, nor will I lie about its significance in my healing journey. It has played a crucial role in helping me navigate the complexities of my trauma,

This woman was searching for a way to rebuild her life from the ground up. She was determined to transform her pain into power looking for healing and empowerment with every step she took