There comes a moment when survival ends — not because life is suddenly easy, but because clarity finally arrives. This is where I’m at now. Right now, I’m in a place of clarity I didn’t always have the energy or safety to reach. I’m not angry the way I used to be. I’m not scrambling to explain myself. I’m not questioning what I already know in my body. I’m quieter — not because I have less to say, but because I no longer feel the need to convince anyone of my truth. I’ve spen

Introduction Co-parenting is often framed as a team effort—but what happens when you’re doing most of the work alone? This piece is for parents navigating co-parenting with someone who is emotionally inconsistent, unreliable, or minimally involved. It’s about telling the truth without shaming, setting boundaries without guilt, and choosing healing for yourself and your child. The Reality No One Likes to Say Out Loud Some parents show up only when it’s convenient. Others want

The Simple Joy That Sparked This Reflection My little one recently celebrated a birthday, and she absolutely loves balloons. They bring her so much joy. Watching her light up over something so simple made me think about the children who can’t — or haven’t — experienced that same joy. Children who have never played with a balloon. Children who don’t get to experience the simple, magical moments that so many of us take for granted. That thought makes my soul ache. Because every

I've been carrying this dream in my heart for a long time - the dream of creating spaces where love and healing can take root and flourish. A place where children who've known pain can rediscover joy, and where I can keep learning what it means to continue living through authenticity and faith. But even soul work begins in small ways. Today, mine begins here - with a single note from the heart. My thoughts have felt tangled lately, but I am learning that clarity doesn't alwa