I Am Back: A Personal Reflection on Faith, Marriage, Motherhood, and Growth
Hey, you. I’m sure you’re wondering where I’ve been, or what’s been happening. Let’s just say… I’ve been evolving. A lot has happened—some quietly, some loudly. For a while, I lost my spark . Not because the words disappeared, but because I ran into a creative block I didn’t talk about. I kept it to myself, hoping it would pass on its own. It didn’t. It stayed longer than I expected, and recovery took time. Then life began to layer itself on me. Motherhood. Wifehood. Sisterhood. Friendhood. Every hood you can think of (smiles). Looking back now, I realize I needed the space. I needed the silence. I needed the becoming. And honestly, it feels really good to be back here with you. A lot has changed since the last time I wrote. I’m seeing life from a different perspective now. Marriage, they say, is a teacher—and they were right. I came in with assumptions, high expectations, and a fair share of fantasies. Sometimes I had to pause and ask myself, “Am I really okay?” be...