Taking the first step

Starting a blog and opening up about grief is not something I ever imagined I'd do. The truth is, I am nervous! And in full transparency I'm scared of what people might think, worried that my words won't resonate, and anxious about whether I'll be able to help others in the way I want to. But here I am, taking the first step. It's been a journey filled with obstacles, setbacks, and moments when I thought I'd never get to this point. But despite all that, I'm here--and that feels like a victory in itself.

This website and these blogs are deeply personal to me. The inspiration for creating this space came from my own experience with grief. Losing my mom was, and still is, the hardest thing I've ever gone through. I never imagined the depth of loss that comes with the death of someone who was, outside of God; my guide. In the midst of my own struggles, I found myself searching for resources that could help me understand the tornado-like emotions I was experiencing.

Despite how difficult it has been to process my grief, I've realized this painful journey has given me a rather unique and optimistic perspective--a perspective I want to share with others. I want to offer the resources, reflections, and bits of wisdom I've picked up along the way. In the coming months, I'll be writing blogs on a variety of topics related to grief, offering both the things that have helped me personally and information that might help others who are navigating their own grief.

I would be lying if I said it was easy to get to this point.  There have been many obstacles that tried to stop me from starting this project. From fear, to self-doubt, to the overwhelming pressures of facing such an emotionally raw topic as grief. So let me tell you, I've had my share of challenges. At times, I questioned whether I was even ready to dive into something so deeply personal, but here's the thing: If I waited for the perfect moment, I'd never start.. Maybe that's the truth for a lot of us--sometimes we just have to begin even when we don't feel ready.

My prayer is that by being open and vulnerable with you, I can create a space where others feel seen, heard, and understood. I'm sharing my journey with you because I believe in the power of connections. It's not an easy path to walk, but we shouldn't ever feel the need to walk it alone. After all, even Jesus himself wanted people around him while he was facing his own grief.

I hope this blog will serve as a reminder that, even in the toughest times, there is strength in sharing, and even in fear, there is courage in "taking the first step".