experiences
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To the Trolls: I’m Still Not Backing Down
Let me say this loud for the people in the back: I’m not here to please you. I’m not here to be your punching bag. I’m not here to disappear just because you don’t like my voice. I’ve been angry. And if I’m being honest, I’m still angry. The more…
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When Choosing Yourself Still Hurts
Last Wednesday, I quit my job. I did it for my mental health. For my peace. For my survival. And at first, I felt amazing. I knew it was the right decision. I still know it. But the truth is, as the days have passed, something unexpected happened: The numbness…
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Still Showing Up (Even When I Want to Walk Out)
Let me be honest—some days it takes everything in me just to clock in. I’ve been doing my best to keep my head up, to be professional, to protect my peace, but when you’re in an environment that refuses to see you—really see you—it starts to chip away at you.…
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Reclaiming My Voice: Healing the Inner Child Through Song
I’ve been posting more lately. More covers. More music. More of me. Putting myself out there again hasn’t been easy—but it’s been powerful. It’s been healing. Especially for the version of me that never felt fully heard. Especially for the little girl inside me who used to sing her heart…
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She’s Back And She’s Not Asking for Permission
There was a time when I thought I had finally made it. I packed my bags, moved to Los Angeles, and believed with every part of me that this was it. My big break. My moment. I was ready to step into the spotlight, live my dreams, and become everything…
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Birthdays and Life Lessons
Hey guys, I know it’s been a while. I just wanted to let me know how I spent this past weekend. I celebrated my boyfriend’s birthday this weekend. One of our coworkers baked him cupcakes and I dressed them up a bit. We both love red velvet so we enjoyed…
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Falling In Love
Yesterday was Valentine’s Day. It was the first year in almost a decade that I actually had a partner to share it with. We enjoyed ourselves. We went to the store and got a bottle of wine, picked out what we wanted for dinner, played some music, cooked our food,…
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Update 2025
It’s been a trying couple of weeks in light of everything that’s been happening. I’ve been doing what I can to stay informed on what’s happening in the world. I can’t say I’m surprised at this election or the behavior shift I’ve witnessed at my place of work ever since.…
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Bring on the Holidays
It’s almost Christmas. This is my first holiday in almost a decade with a partner. I’ve never had a New Year’s Eve or Mistletoe kiss. As cheesy as it sounds I’ve always wanted to experience both of those. I’m looking forward to both of these holidays not just for those…
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Weekend Update
This weekend was pretty cool. We did some much needed holiday shopping and bought some more stuff for the house. We had such a good time looking at pricing and decorating our home together. I finally got some of the piercings I’ve been wanting. I will be getting a few…
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