The Big Ugly Secret Today I learned something that shook me to my core: I am the product of incest. Even typing those words feels heavy, confusing, and honestly—gross. My first reaction was disgust, but then the compassion came too. My mother was just a child in this situation, and when I think about that,Continue reading “My Big Ugly Secret”
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Finding Friendship in Unexpected Places
From Corporate Hustle to Community Heart: How a Gym Job Changed My Life On a sabbatical from the grind of Corporate America, I decided to take a leap—a job at a local community center tucked away in a historic part of the city. I was simply looking for peace, balance, and time with my kids.Continue reading “Finding Friendship in Unexpected Places”
Smiling Through It All 