Stories with an Open Heart.
Healing through the Grief
Sometimes, grief hits us like a tidal wave. We don't even realize but we emotionally shut down and this is when people take advantage of us. At our weakest/ most vulnerable times. A few years ago I dealt with the grief of losing my grandmother. I was at work as always and I got the unfortunate call. I think that day the sunshine in my eyes dulled for awhile. I couldn't fathom a world without her. It took me time to adjust to life without her cheerful spirit. If you ever see the sunflowers in our office that was my grandmother's favorite flower. Remember don't ever let anyone tell you how to grieve. Grief is never easy.
Letting go of a toxic job
Sometimes, we don't realize that we are undervalued and taken for granted in our jobs. We work more in hopes of being appreciated and acknowledged. But, all that gets us is more work and no respect at all. I started to recognize that I wanted more and the only way I could achieve it was to finally invest in my own dreams. Have faith that things will always work out in the end when you start saying this is not working for me anymore.
Healthy Relationships
We often undervalue ourselves when it comes to dating and relationships. We don't see the value to be our genuine selves. Fears of abandonment and insecurities start to weigh in. We forget about choosing ourselves for once and instead we eventually learn to hate ourselves. But, I'm here to remind you of the importance of loving oneself to honor you and also model healthy relationships for your future.
Courage for Change
Change is so difficult and scary. We pride ourselves with familiar comfortable situations because of the unknown. Do you ever wonder what it would be like to take that risk? To really invest in yourself? What would it feel like to finally say I'm doing this? Take your inner power back and be brave enough to say I'm willing to find that spark again. It will be worth it.
Living for Myself
This will be the year that I am finally living for myself. The year that I stop saying yes to others out of fear of rejection, and abandonment. The year that I can finally breathe and recognize that peace comes within. I still have struggles and occasional sadness that maybe I am worthless. But, I remind myself that I deserve much more than I thought. This year I will be putting in effort to accomplish my dreams.
Finding Happiness
Some days, I find myself sad and angry about where my life has gone. I wonder why I wasted so many years on what others wanted me to do in life? Why did I let people think I was invisible? That I did not have a voice about who I was supposed to be in life. I wanted to find my happiness even if I had to finally take a chance on myself. Not everyone will understand my journey. But I believe I eventually will find my way once I let go of others who only want to discourage me. I am on my way to finding happiness again for 2026.