I didn’t always have a relationship with God—I had expectations. After loss, anger, and years of numbing my pain, God met me in my exhaustion and slowly stripped away everything I was leaning on but Him. This is the story of how surrender led me to peace.

I used to question the peace I worked so hard to create. The quiet felt suspicious, unfamiliar, almost uncomfortable. This is my reflection on learning to trust stillness, set boundaries, and choose peace without guilt.

I used to hate being home—especially being alone. Silence felt loud, my thoughts felt relentless, and being by myself forced me to face insecurities I wasn’t ready to heal. I stayed busy, went out, and avoided stillness just to escape my own mind. But healing changed that. What once felt suffocating slowly became safe, and my home transformed into a place of peace, rest, and restoration. This is the story of how I stopped running from myself and learned how to find peace at home.

This New Year looked different for me—and for the first time, it felt aligned. As my first sober New Year, I chose peace over pressure, intention over escape, and promises to myself over empty resolutions. What I learned in the quite surprised me.

I experienced loss, healing, and deep self-reflection this year. This post is about letting go, choosing clarity over comfort, and protecting my peace on purpose.

I’m done living the life I was told to want. This is a reflection on removing the mask, choosing peace, and finally stepping into my authentic self.

Walking away from a ten-year friendship wasn’t easy, but it taught me one of the most important lessons of my adult life: peace is more valuable than proximity. This post reflects on outgrowing friendships, recognizing subtle mistreatment, and learning that reciprocity is not too much to ask for. If you’ve ever felt like you were shrinking to belong, this is your reminder that the right people will meet you with the same care you give.

A raw and honest reflection on my sobriety journey and what I learned about using temporary fixes to cope with long-term emotional wounds. From drinking to numb pain to finding true peace through healing and faith, this post explores how sobriety transformed my mind, body, and spirit. A powerful reminder that avoiding your emotions won’t heal them—only doing the inner work will.

A personal reflection on shifting from revenge and bitterness to peace and self-growth. I share how letting go of arguments, grudges, and the need to prove myself opened the door to clarity, confidence, and inner strength. This post is a reminder that you don’t have to fight every battle—your peace is more powerful than your pride. Choose better, not bitter.

A raw, honest reflection on breaking free from unhealthy relationships and choosing yourself. I share how I lost myself in love, carried the weight of partners who weren’t ready to grow, and found the courage to walk away. This post is a reminder that you deserve peace, softness, and real partnership—not survival mode. Letting go of dead weight isn’t giving up; it’s choosing freedom.

Step into your highest self by defining and becoming the woman of your dreams. This post explores her appearance, career, spirituality, relationships, and daily habits—while guiding you to embody her one intentional step at a time. If you're ready to evolve, align, and grow into the woman you were always meant to be, this is your invitation.

As Black women, we are often expected to do more, give more, and carry the weight of everyone else’s expectations. This post explores the power of setting boundaries, sharing personal strategies that protect mental, emotional, and spiritual peace. From saying no without guilt to creating daily rituals like journaling, prayer, and quiet reflection, learn how to show up fully for yourself and reclaim your energy. Plus, take on a practical challenge to start protecting your peace this week.

Many of us grow up carrying the weight of our mother's expectations. This personal story explores mother wounds, healing, and choosing your authentic path—with tips to help you protect your peace along the way.

We often assume God’s silence means denial, but sometimes it’s delayed protection. In this post, I share what I’m learning about patience, preparation, and trusting God’s timing—even when nothing seems to be moving.

Stepping into singleness used to be my biggest fear, but it has become one of the most healing and freeing seasons of my life. For the first time, I can think clearly, feel at peace, and truly get to know myself. In this blog, I share how God used solitude to strengthen me, why singleness is preparation—not punishment—and practical ways to embrace this season with joy, confidence, and self-love.

“Code Switching and the Cost of Shrinking Yourself” explores the emotional toll of constantly adapting to fit in, the ways it diminishes your authentic self, and the importance of reclaiming your voice, confidence, and identity in every space you occupy.