Dear Me-Who-Didn’t-Feel-Enough,
I wish I could tell you I’ve figured it all out—that somewhere along the way, the fear faded, the doubts disappeared, and I finally felt… enough.
Like I was doing it right. Like I belonged.
But I haven’t. Not really.
There are still days I look in the mirror and only see the flaws.
Still days when my best doesn’t f…read more

In fair Verona, where we lay our scene…
It was my first weekend in your world—my first taste of your beauty, your chaos, your magic. I was a junior in college, still tethered tightly to the familiar. I had never lived away from home, never navigated a new language, never taught in a classroom of my own. And then—there you were. An unexpected invit…read more

Dear Me (from 4 weeks ago),

I know you’re hurting right now.

I know you feel like the rug’s been pulled out from under you, like you’re free-falling through fear and uncertainty with no idea where—or if—you’ll land.

You’re worried about money. About identity. About worth. You’re scared you’ve lost something too big to name, and maybe even mo…read more

Dear Hiring Process That Left Me Behind,

I remember the day we met. I showed up ready. I’d spent hours selecting the perfect, professional outfit—polished but not too much, impressive but not overwhelming. I styled my hair, put on lip gloss, rehearsed my answers. My desk was littered with sticky notes—reminders of the “right” things to say. I ha…read more

To The Love of My Life,

From the moment we first met, I knew my days would never be the same. You bring me comfort when I’m weary, energy when I’m drained, and joy in the smallest, simplest ways. You are my little indulgence, my stolen moment of joy and peace; no matter where I am or what I’m doing, I always find my way to you.

Some may call…read more