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 Hidden Cost of Friendship

The Hidden Cost of Friendship featured image with coffee cups on a natural lit table and blurred arms of women around them

Friendship isn’t free—but its cost can’t be measured in numbers. In this personal reflection, I explore the emotional weight of friendship, the pressure to “make friends,” and what it means to lose yourself while trying to belong. Drawing from my own experiences and my book Sweet Lies & Burnt Grounds, I share what I’ve learned about boundaries, expectations, and why real friendship should never require you to abandon yourself.

Life Is an Adventure: Smiling Through the Tears, Laughing at the Confusion

With the risk of aging myself, back in 2012 I found a quote that quietly shaped how I survived—and eventually lived—my life: “Life’s an adventure…So for now, smile through the tears,laugh at the confusion, andkeep reminding yourself everything happens for a reason.” I’ve had this quote in my Instagram bio since the day I opened […]