Dedication: To the Men Who Paved the Way… I want to open this with a special shout-out to all the special men in my life — those who are here standing strong and the ones who have passed away. This one is for you. Your presence has shaped me, your strength has inspired me, and… Continue reading Table for Two
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The Three R’s
Rest • Reset • Reclaim The Art of Becoming Your Own Safe Space By Indie — Dear Indie Exclusive Issue One of the biggest parts of becoming my own safe space was finally carving out a physical space that felt like mine. Not shared. Not borrowed. Not halfway put together. I took our spare room… Continue reading The Three R’s
A Love I Didn’t Plan
That night wasn’t about love — it was about loss. I was there with my family, gathered to celebrate my brother’s life and find a little comfort in shared memories. My heart was heavy, still carrying both grief and quiet acceptance that marriage, for me, was over. I wasn’t expecting anything beyond that moment —… Continue reading A Love I Didn’t Plan
The Tougher Version of Me
I went through years where my focus was on nurturing others–my husbands and children–until I completely lost myself. I was so busy being a wife and mother that I became invisible. The person I once was faded into a blur of compromises, small acts of forgiveness, and endless flexibility. I use to believe that being… Continue reading The Tougher Version of Me
The Man I Grew to Love
There comes a moment when one more burden becomes to much to bear. His betrayal was the breaking point—but also my breakthrough. What ended in pain began again in power, because the truth finally gave me permission to choose myself.
The Man I Grew To Love
The truth has a way of showing up when you’re finally ready to see it. What I thought was love revealed itself as control, and what I mistook for strength was really a mask. Naming it—narcissism—wasn’t just clarity; it was the beginning of freedom.
The Man I Grew to Love
Love can bloom even in the cracks of a broken heart—but not all soil can sustain it. What started as healing turned into warning signs I chose to overlook. In the middle of love, faith, and red flags, I was learning that even second chances come with lessons.
When the World Fell Apart: Grief, Bars, and New Beginnings
After my world fell apart, I tried to fill the silence of grief with distraction —a relationship that began as comfort but became a lesson in loss and resilience. This was the moment I began to rebuild, one truth at a time.
Before boundaries, Before Self-Love: My awakening at 50.
What are boundaries? It’s a question I could have never answered honestly before I turned 50. We hear the word but do we truly understand what they mean? For me, it took half a century and some incredibly tough lessons- to grasp their profound importance. Life before 50, was a testament to what happens when… Continue reading Before boundaries, Before Self-Love: My awakening at 50.
Welcome to My Journey: The Story Behind Marriage, Men, and Me
Welcome, friends! I’m so happy you found your way to Marriage, Men, and Me- Grow Through What You Go Through! This is where I’ll be sharing my personal journey of self-discovery through life’s most complex relationships. If you have ever felt the weight of past relationships and wondered what true growth looks like after a… Continue reading Welcome to My Journey: The Story Behind Marriage, Men, and Me
Marriage, Men, and Me 