On distance, change, and choosing peace Some seasons in relationships feel heavier than others. Not because anything is wrong, but because life shifted. Schedules, people and our needs changed. And suddenly, what once felt easy now feels a little harder to hold. This season can be confusing. We start questioning things — the relationship, ourselves, the connection — when in reality, it may simply be a season asking for patience and care, not ... Read the Post...
A DIFFERENT KIND OF VALENTINES DAY
Choosing Peace Over Performance I know Valentine’s Day is coming up. It’s a holiday many people look forward to, while others can’t wait for it to come and go. All over social media, we often see posts about someone’s spouse, boyfriend, or partner not asking them to be their Valentine yet. There’s a constant pressure to be presented in a certain way, to prove something, to measure up — when so much of it is fueled by marketing strategies and ... Read the Post...
WHY I CHOOSE SOCIAL WORK
And Why My Path Is Shifting I didn’t choose social work because I had all the answers. I chose it because, for a long time, I needed someone who didn’t exist for me. Growing up biracial—Black and white—I often felt caught between identities, never fully seen or understood by either side. I didn't feel like I was enough for either side and often found myself in the middle. There were moments when neither side fully understood my experiences, my ... Read the Post...
MAKING SPACE AT HOME THIS WINTER!
Small, easy ways to reset without the pressure Winter has a way of showing us what’s piling up — extra layers, extra stuff, extra noise. Lately, I’ve been thinking of this season as a good time to slow down and do a little clearing out. Nothing big. Just enough to make the house feel lighter. Instead of waiting for spring, I’m giving myself permission to start now. We don’t have to follow the rules of spring cleaning. We can break tradition and ... Read the Post...