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Letting Myself Rest as Selfcare
Today is not a typical shoot day for me, but I still wanted to pamper myself a bit, so I indulged in some makeup. Checking out my reflection, I couldn’t help but chuckle at my messy bun. Perhaps I should do something about it, but today is all about rest. So, with my peach iced…
Loss and Healing
This past year has been a whirlwind of change for me, moving to a new state, downsizing, and facing life’s unexpected twists. It’s been tough, but I’m here, navigating through it all. The heart of this story is a bittersweet farewell to my beloved dog, Buster. When he started facing breathing problems and pain, I…
Embracing Solitude: My Journey of Healing
Today, I want to share a deeply personal journey with you—a journey of healing, self-discovery, and learning to embrace solitude as a form of self-care. If you’ve ever felt like an outsider or struggled to find your place in a world that can feel overwhelming, you’re not alone. Join me as I open up about…
How I deal with Trolls and Stigma
In the vast expanse of the internet, we’re all just tiny specks in a vast digital universe. Unfortunately, it’s a universe filled with trolls, those enigmatic creatures whose sole purpose seems to be spreading negativity and vitriol wherever they go. Over the years, I’ve learned that no matter what I do, someone somewhere is going…
Embracing Imperfection
Life is a journey filled with unexpected twists and turns, and sometimes, it throws challenges our way that we never saw coming. One such challenge for me has been navigating Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (C-PTSD). It’s a condition that has not only tested my resilience but also pushed me to confront the unrealistic standards I…
Embracing Self-Compassion
Life is a constant journey, and sometimes, it feels like we’re navigating through uncharted territory. Today, I want to open up about my personal journey, one that’s been marked by self-discovery, resilience, and most importantly, self-compassion. The Struggle with Rigidity For the longest time, I held myself to impossibly high standards. I believed that I…
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