Rituals That Help Us Carry Life’s Weight

Small rituals don’t fix everything—but they help us carry what life asks of us. This reflection explores the quiet, grounding habits that bring us back to ourselves in overwhelming seasons, and how simple moments like a cup of coffee, a walk, or a pause can become anchors when everything feels heavy.

The First Time I Realized I Was Performing Friendship

What happens when friendship costs you your values? This vulnerable reflection examines the moment I realized I had been performing friendship instead of living it—and how that question became central to my novel, Sweet Lies & Burnt Grounds.