Live Freely. Love Bravely. Build Your Own Road.
A reflection on the tagline guiding this chapter of my life. When I chose the…
What I Made Space For
There’s a moment in every journey where the external begins to reflect the internal. Where…
Benny Blanco, Emotional Wholeness, and the New Masculine Standard
There’s a video clip of Benny Blanco, the music producer turned unlikely heartthrob, holding Selena…
Turning Social Security Benefits Into Legacy: What I’m Doing for Our Children
When someone dies, especially someone who struggled, it’s easy to focus only on the pain.But…
Preparing for Ray’s Death
I met Ray in Alaska when I was thirty. I was traveling, not looking for…
From Chaos to Calm: The Rhythm Shift From the U.S. to Latin America
Right now, my life is a frenzy of checklists, deadlines, errands, and never-ending chores. Every…
What Would an AI Person Do with the Mark Situation?
There was a time I would’ve reread his messages, overanalyzed every interaction, replayed the good…
From Needing Love to Choosing It: What Healing Actually Looks Like
There was a time in my life—not long ago—when love felt like something I needed…
You Can Love Him and Still Say Never Again
Let’s just tell the truth: Sometimes, you still love the person who hurt you. Not…
Whole-Body Betrayal
No one warns you about the kind of betrayal that doesn’t just break your heart—it…
Porn and Sex Addiction: It’s Not Just About Watching Porn
When I first discovered that the man I loved was watching porn behind my back,…
What Fake Love Costs
It’s been 14 months since I found out.Since the illusion collapsed.Since everything I thought was…