From the Couch.
No pretending. No perfection. Just real life and what it taught me.
Welcome to the conversations we usually have behind closed doors.
Here, I share real experiences — the ones I lived through, witnessed, or learned from by watching life unfold around me. Some lessons came through pain, some through observation, and some through trial and error. None of them were wasted. If you’ve ever wondered how to grow through what you’ve been through, you’re in the right place.
Rest in Heaven, Momie
December has never felt like a season of celebration for me. Since my grandmother passed away on December 20, 2007, this time of year has carried more reflection than festivity.
Peace Feels Strange When You’re Used to Chaos
Peace didn’t feel like peace at first… it felt like something was missing.
Decentering Men: A Conversation We Don’t Have Enough
When you stop centering others, you finally have space to center yourself.
When Chaos Becomes the Normal
I didn’t become a fixer by accident… I was trained to be one.
When Silence Looks Like Defeat: Choosing My Voice Over Someone Else’s Narrative
Silence gave me peace… but it also gave people room to lie.
Peace Feels Strange When You’re Used to Chaos
Peace didn’t feel like peace at first… it felt like something was missing.