01/17/2026
First, you are broken — and that is not weakness.
It is the beginning.
The journey was never easy.
Nothing was handed to you.
You were not lucky — you were relentless.
You showed up when it was uncomfortable.
You stayed when it was exhausting.
You learned when it hurt.
You rebuilt yourself piece by piece — quietly, patiently, intentionally.
There were seasons of doubt, sacrifice, and imbalance.
Moments when work consumed you.
Moments when life demanded more than you thought you had.
But growth does not come from comfort.
It comes from persistence, self-awareness, and courage.
At 51, I finally understand balance.
Not perfection — balance.
Knowing when to push.
Knowing when to pause.
Knowing that rest is not failure, and ambition does not require burnout.
This is not the end of the journey.
This is the version of me that knows her worth.
Grounded. Focused. Resilient.
Still growing. Still shining. Still becoming.
