On a chilly night in January, I was born into this world to two young parents. While they loved me (and my siblings), they did not have enough life experiences themselves to give us the tools needed to give me the courage and confidence to explore and experience all the endless possibilities around the world. I was born with a flat nose, eyes that failed me, and a gap in my teeth that made me further retreat and hide within the body that I had been cursed with. Thank goodness for angels called grandmothers! My maternal grandmother was not perfect, but she made me feel like I “belonged.” She was the guardian who loved me the best way she knew how and that made me feel safe.
Eventually, my father provided a home for my siblings and me. Although he felt he “rescued” us from the life we were living, it made me further disconnected from the journey meant for me, placing more uncertainty on where I belonged. I missed my grandmother, but I was so grateful for my time with my father. After graduating from high school, I decided to leave the familiar but stifling place I called home, to find that place that was meant just for me.
I chose the title of this site because so many of us feel undervalued, unheard, and unwanted. I wanted to create a safe place for you to share your thoughts and prove that you are valued and that someone wants to hear what you have to say. This is my first blog, and I may fail, and it may be of interest to no one, but I feel great that I dare to FINALLY start! Thank you for taking a little detour from your journey to spend a little time with me!
“Fitting in is becoming who you think you need to be in order to be accepted. “Belonging is being your authentic self and knowing that no matter what happens, you belong to you.” ~ Brene Brown
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