One thing I’m releasing is allowing other people’s words to have more power than my actions and intentions. I’ve spent too much time trying to explain myself, prove my intentions, and make people understand where I’m coming from. Truth is, not everyone will see my growth when I see it, and not everyone will update their view of me when I make the changes I need to make within myself. That’s okay. I’m learning to let my actions speak louder than my feelings, to stay focused on the work I’m doing, and to trust that consistency will tell the story better than any explanation ever could. My action is worth more than defending myself. I know what I'm doing, how I'm growing and where I still need to learn.

I am tired of pretending that I always have everything figured out. The truth is, I am still learning, still healing, and still growing every day. I have good days and hard days just like everyone else. I’ve learned that being honest about where I am in life is a lot more freeing than trying to appear strong all the time. Growth isn’t about having all the answers, it’s about being willing to keep moving forward even when you don’t.

Rock the boat had me in a CHOKEHOLD (2001 for me)

@Kendra Brown this was my ISH!!!!!!!😅

The emotion I carry most silently is grief. Not just grief from losing my mom or recently losing my dog of 16 years, but grief for every version of me that had to let go so I could become who I know I am. Most people see the strength, the confidence, the business owner, the artist, and the transformation, but they don’t always see the weight of outgrowing people, releasing old identities, accepting hard truths, having accountability and continuing to move forward through it all.

I am worthy of help and assistance when needed. I do not have to carry all the weight.