from the journal

Grief

The heavy chapters, carried out loud. Words for the days when missing someone is a full-time job.

Grief June 30, 2026

Some Days, I Miss the Version of Me That Didn’t Know

Some days, I miss the version of me that didn’t know how quickly life could change. But then I remember… she also didn’t know how strong she could become. Life has a way of breaking your heart and rebuilding it at the same time. The rebuilding is slow. It’s quiet. It happens in ordinary moments—in choosing to get out of bed, finding something to laugh about, and believing tomorrow might hold something beautiful. I’m not who I used to be. And maybe that’s the point.

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Grief June 18, 2026

You can let go now Daddy

A goodbye I never wanted to say. This is the story of losing my grandpa, the impossible promise that I’d “be okay,” and the truth about living with grief after the people we love are gone.

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Grief June 5, 2026

WHY

A glimpse into the heart behind Pretty & Painful. This is why I keep showing up, sharing my story, and creating a space where grief, healing, faith, and hope can exist together—so no one has to walk through life’s hardest seasons alone.

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