Yesterday I Cried, Today I Focus and Find Every Reason to Smile originally written on January 8, 2017 Have you ever been knocked down so...

Fresh out of the ER, drained and soul-weary, I reflect on love, loss, mental illness, and the divine journey back to myself. This is the raw testimony of a woman who’s been broken, lifted, and called to rise again through faith, trauma, laughter, and healing. I found strength in surrender, and in telling the truth, finally found my way home.

I used to think I had to protect myself from love, but the truth is I was just scared. Scared to be seen, accepted, and loved exactly as I am. What I truly craved wasn’t perfection. It was a connection a best friend, a soulmate, someone who would dream with me and not try to dim my shine. This is the story of how I stopped guarding my heart and started letting love in… one brave breath at a time.

A personal reflection on illness, endurance, and rediscovering faith when life forces you to slow down. My pain has a purpose and I plan to find it.

I didn’t leave my marriage after 19 years because I gave up I left because I finally saw the truth. This isn’t about blame. This is about breaking the cycle of fear, guilt, and emotional survival. I’m not running, I’m rising.