
Breaking the Cycle: Embracing Self-Love and Healing My Inner Child
In “Breaking the Cycle: Embracing Self-Love and Healing My Inner Child,” I share my journey of prioritizing myself for the first time. After years of living for others, I awoke to the need to focus on my own well-being and happiness. This introspective piece delves into my struggles with guilt and insecurity while highlighting the importance of self-empowerment and support from loved ones. As I work to heal my inner child, I explore how embracing self-love has transformed my life, helping me navigate challenges and find peace in my choices.

Holding On and Letting Go: The Duality of Family Ties and Personal Freedom
I sat in my apartment, alone, in silence, coping with family separation, knowing that I wouldn’t see my family again for months. I knew this when I moved. I’ve known this every day since my arrival, but on that day, after a happy full home, I was left alone with my thoughts, navigating life’s transitions to push through and to continue to push forward for the life I truly want.