03/22/2026
During COVID—what feels like a lifetime ago now—I experienced one of the hardest turning points in my life. I was wrongfully let go from the church community I loved deeply and had poured so much of myself into. It felt like the ground disappeared beneath me. Everything familiar, everything meaningful… gone in an instant.
I remember sitting with one question: Do I stay in the comfort of what I know, or do I pivot into the unknown?
I chose to pivot.
A season filled with uncertainty, growth, stretching, and rediscovering who I was beyond titles and roles. It wasn’t easy. There were moments of doubt, grief, and rebuilding. But there was also healing, purpose, and a deeper connection to both myself and others.
What I’ve learned most along the way is this: people don’t just remember what you do—they remember how you made them feel while you were doing it. The product matters, yes. But the process, the presence, the care, the authenticity—that’s what truly stays with people.
I also learned that learning never ends. Each step opens the door to another, and I’m grateful to now be stepping into the next chapter—pursuing my PhD.
I wouldn’t rewrite that painful chapter, because it led me here.
If you’re navigating your own pivot, feeling lost, or simply need support, please feel free to reach out. You don’t have to do it alone.
Sometimes the detour becomes the path. ✨
