I was “that kid,” back in the day. You know the ones: naturally gifted at sports, got A’s without studying, excelled at everything without even trying. I am aware of how blessed I am in that regard, despite what I was going through with my caretakers. Looking back, it feels like a solid trade-off. I … Continue reading Chapter 3: Bodies Fail
Chapter 2: Love is Conditional
I’m a child of divorce. I know, I know, that’s such a common thing these days, but I don’t like that it is! And it doesn’t change the way it feels. Especially to a kid. Honestly, I thought I was one of the lucky ones. My parents have been divorced for as long as I … Continue reading Chapter 2: Love is Conditional
Chapter 1: Caretakers Don’t Always Take Care of You.
Chapter 1 of the Trust Series. Let's just come out with it. My first childhood memory? Repetitive sexual abuse from my baby-sitter's son. My well-being was daily entrusted to a woman with 5 children. Rightfully so, my parents believed this woman was fit to keep an eye on another one. And honestly, she probably was. … Continue reading Chapter 1: Caretakers Don’t Always Take Care of You.
Trust
I've been diligently avoiding writing this. It's the deepest of wounds, and the one that will likely give me the most freedom if I face it, yet it's the one I find myself doing everything I can possibly do to avoid it. Today alone I've cleaned every inch of my already clean apartment, did dishes … Continue reading Trust
Some posts are too long for Instagram…
It’s late. I know that. All the best marketers would tell you it’s too late to post something that’ll be effective. . But it’s not about that. It’s not about “being seen,” or gaining followers. It's about raw moments. It’s about real life. It’s about being human. . I’ve always been someone who carried this … Continue reading Some posts are too long for Instagram…
Community
I sent this text to my best friend on the East Coast today: Having a moment, just gunna share out loud to make myself feel better: I realized today as I watch this new show I'm into that every show I get attached to has the same theme... yes there's laughing, crying, real-life drama, etc, … Continue reading Community
Authenticity is Rebellious
Can we talk about this for a minute? "Authenticity is rebellious." I heard that phrase today and it lit a fire in my belly so strong I had to take a break from the memoirs and get back on the blog. It was a phrase that fell into the Universe and landed in my ears … Continue reading Authenticity is Rebellious
Be Your Change.
We are the sum of the 5 people we spend the most time with. We ultimately attract who we are. I crossed paths with these two phrases way too many times this week to ignore them. So this evening I've just been sitting with them. And I went through some strange phases as I digested … Continue reading Be Your Change.
Marching on to the Beat I Drum
Part of MAVERICK is living out loud; being real and authentic, no matter what. I've mentioned before that I have had multiple run-ins with friends and followers who have said things that have lead me to believe that what I portray is not relatable. They've said that I am so positive, and so energetic, and … Continue reading Marching on to the Beat I Drum
Defining Your WHY
No more excuses. I have a routine, I am settled, I have time. So in this moment, I find myself wondering why I am not using this available time to pour into MAVERICK. Not long ago this vision kept me awake at night; it had me jumping out of bed in the morning; it had … Continue reading Defining Your WHY