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Man, what a week, a month, a day, a year, and it’s only day 18, mind you. We literally had a conversation with 2026 before it even arrived, asking it to be gentle with us. So what exactly is going on, y’all? There is so much fear and worry in the air, and honestly, for … More Coping Skills, Willpower, and Bravo
I’ve been fasting with my church since January 3rd for the third year in a row. If I’m being honest, I’m struggling a bit to feel connected this time. I’ve taken the time to sit with this feeling, turning it over gently and asking myself why nothing seems to stand out. I’ve prayed about it … More Gentle Reminders, Steady Faith.
On New Year’s Day, which also happens to be my birthday, I celebrated my special day surrounded by family. I indulged joyfully, without a single regret, fully aware that the gym would be waiting for me next week. I could practically hear my trainer’s voice in the background, but honestly? It was worth every bite. … More No New Me, Just More of Me
The older I get, the more I realize how much my parents shaped me; sometimes loudly, and sometimes in subtle ways I didn’t notice until much later. They weren’t perfect (who is?), but they managed to find a tricky middle ground between applying pressure and showing grace. They pushed me when I needed it, softened … More Grounded in What Raised Me
My political views have become more defined, not because I’ve become more rigid, but because I’ve gained clarity. I now understand politics as an extension of personal values. What you believe politically is rarely neutral; it reflects what you prioritize, who you think deserves protection, and whose suffering you are willing to overlook. Our values … More When Politics Became Personal
Hi Tonton Ceus, It has been a year since you grew your wings and flew away. A year since I last heard your voice. I have not replayed your voicemails, but I refuse to change my phone. Some part of me believes your voice still belongs here. This past year has been more challenging without … More An Unfinished Love Letter
Sérieusement… j’ai décidé de ne plus répondre, sinon je risque d’étrangler la prochaine personne « bien intentionnée » qui fera un commentaire sur ma vie amoureuse — ou son absence. 😌 Selon ma dernière thérapeute, ces gens ont le droitde se préoccuper, parce que soi-disant ils m’aiment et veulent « le meilleur pour moi »… selon leurs standards, … More Flourless bread et zéro patience
Have you ever felt that nervous energy when your spirit senses something serious is about to unfold, but you can’t quite identify what it is? Sometimes this feeling arises when things are going well; other times, it occurs while you’re just trying to stay afloat. For some of us, it even sneaks into our dreams, … More Between Chaos and Grace
Je refuse de paniquer… mais je crois bien que je suis fauchée. Je ne sais même plus comment m’en sortir. Je n’ai aucune dépense extravagante : je paie mes factures, je fais mes courses, et c’est tout. Aujourd’hui, le mot “budget” est devenu une blague cruelle : impossible d’en créer un, encore moins de le … More Quand survivre coûte plus cher que vivre
Honestly, at this point, success just looks like getting to the office on time after hitting the gym at 6 a.m. Sure, I could come up with something profound that ties back to my values, priorities, and big-picture goals, but with everything I have going on, what really matters right now is simple: show up … More Staying Aflot
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