Trauma as a Teacher: The Wake-Up Call We Never Asked For

Trauma was my wake-up call; it hurt, but it also showed me who I AM. We don’t choose trauma. It crashes in uninvited—messy, painful, disorienting. And yet, for many of us, it becomes the pivot point. The moment everything changed. Not because we wanted it, but because we couldn’t ignore it. When it hit me,Continue reading “Trauma as a Teacher: The Wake-Up Call We Never Asked For”

Forgiveness Isn’t Forgetting — And That’s Okay

We like to think that the chapter is closed once we’ve forgiven someone. But now and then, a thought sneaks in: Did they ever regret what they did to me? After everything — the loyalty, the honesty, the years of showing up — how could they just walk away or betray that? And suddenly, we’reContinue reading “Forgiveness Isn’t Forgetting — And That’s Okay”

When Love Has Miles Between It: My Truth About Long-Distance Marriage

Long-distance relationships (LDRs) aren’t just about miles—they’re about effort, timing, and emotional grit. From the outside, people often romanticize them. But on the inside, it’s much more complicated. Most couples don’t talk about how hard it gets—not just the distance, but what happens when you’re finally in the same room again. I know this firsthand.Continue reading “When Love Has Miles Between It: My Truth About Long-Distance Marriage”