Words · Reflections · Real Life

The
Journal.

Honest reflections on faith, grief, healing, and building a life with intention. No filter — just the truth as I'm living and learning it.

Latest

Slow Grief — Ezekiel 35 & 36
★ Latest · Jun 19, 2026 · 6 min read

Slow Grief

A personal essay on desolation, restoration, and what Ezekiel 35 & 36 taught me about my own six-year silence

Read →

All Entries

I Got Trust Issues Pt. 2: How It Shows Up Now
Apr 21, 2026 · 3 min read

I Got Trust Issues Pt. 2: How It Shows Up Now

An honest reflection on learning to trust God again after disappointment, when faith feels different and unanswered prayers leave you with more questions than clarity.

Read →
I Got Trust Issues Pt. 1: When God Doesn’t Show Up the Way You Expected
Apr 10, 2026 · 3 min read

I Got Trust Issues Pt. 1: When God Doesn’t Show Up the Way You Expected

Some trust issues don’t start with people—they start with God. This is what I’m learning about faith, disappointment, and trying to trust again.

Read →
When Joy and Grief Collide: Navigating Pregnancy Without My Father
Mar 8, 2025 · 3 min read

When Joy and Grief Collide: Navigating Pregnancy Without My Father

To the woman who is bringing life into the world while mourning the loss of a loved one—I see you. I feel you. I am you.

Read →
Navigating Workplace Dynamics: The Power of Communication Safety
Mar 8, 2025 · 2 min read

Navigating Workplace Dynamics: The Power of Communication Safety

In the hustle and bustle of the workplace, navigating conversations and interactions can sometimes feel like traversing a minefield.

Read →
The Long Road Home: A Modern Tale of Rediscovery and Faith
May 6, 2024 · 4 min read

The Long Road Home: A Modern Tale of Rediscovery and Faith

A routine surgery spiraled into an unexpected crisis that challenged—and ultimately restored—my faith.

Read →
Melodies of Healing: The Power of Music in Tough Times
Apr 17, 2024 · 2 min read

Melodies of Healing: The Power of Music in Tough Times

A playlist from one of my family’s hardest seasons found me again—and reminded me that the journey matters as much as the outcome.

Read →
Waking to the Echoes of Loss
Apr 4, 2024 · 2 min read

Waking to the Echoes of Loss

Each morning is a stark reminder of that reality. It’s a painful awakening, both physically and emotionally.

Read →
Unexpected Tears: The Echoes of Grief and Resilience
Feb 15, 2024 · 2 min read

Unexpected Tears: The Echoes of Grief and Resilience

A TikTok video stopped me in my tracks—not for its humor, but because it mirrored a profound, personal experience.

Read →
A Floral Fairytale: Finding Sherpa at the Ninth Hour
Feb 14, 2024 · 2 min read

A Floral Fairytale: Finding Sherpa at the Ninth Hour

As the calendar flipped to January 2023, I surged with anticipation of planning my dream wedding—except for one elusive detail: the florist.

Read →
Cleared for Takeoff
May 24, 2018 · 2 min read

Cleared for Takeoff

Quiet your mind. You can’t believe everything you think. You are exactly where you’re supposed to be right now.

Read →