At times, I’ll share my personal experiences with various coping methods and life lessons that have helped me make it out of the brier patch.


A Chronic Condition Called Survival
On Mother’s Day, I stood at a party smiling through invisible grief. This personal essay reflects on emotional survival, unseen motherhood, and the quiet resilience it takes to keep showing up when your past still lives in your body.


Grief’s Unseen Grip: A Personal Story of Loss & Reconnection
The Weight of Loss: When Grief Feels Numb Family. It’s a word that’s always felt a bit tangled for me. Most of those I call


Grief: Anniversaries of Loss
This year, on my mom’s death anniversary, the mask is off. I’m sitting here, the calendar glaring at me, a digital tombstone marking a day


A Mother’s Day Short Essay
Sunlight streamed through the window today, a familiar warmth washing over me as I opened the blinds and curtains. It was Mom’s ritual, a simple


31 Days of Women 2024
Hey everyone! I’m so excited to share the video of my keynote speech from Sinclair College’s 31 Days of Women celebration. It’s called “Unveiling Your


A Culinary Legacy: Learning from My Mom’s Kitchen
My mom, actually my grandmother who raised me, was an excellent cook and a true food lover. Her kitchen was typically filled with the delicious


Embracing the Chaos: Healing, Self-Love, and the Octopus-Spaghetti Dance
Dive into our latest blog post on the messy, beautiful journey of healing and self-love. Embrace the chaos, face challenges head-on, and find beauty in the mess.


Holiday Depression: Tears On My Pillow
Holiday Vs. Seasonal Depression Holiday depression happens to more people than most realize, not to be confused with seasonal depression (seasonal affective disorder), which deals