Dance Party

Tonight my son reminded me of the dance party. See, we made a deal if we came home and got through our routine, if he listened, did homework, took his shower and all the things, we could have a dance party that night. We’d pick a great song and just dance. 

But today was different. Today felt sad. Felt ridiculously hard. I left work early because I needed to be alone. Finished work from home, picked him up from after care, cooked, cleaned and all other motherly duties. I was honestly waiting to exhale with a glass of wine as soon as he was in bed. 

But he reminded me of the dance party. And of course I obliged because he had held up his end. He had no idea I was fighting back tears, or maybe he did and that’s why he pushed for it. I danced with my reason tonight and nothing during our dance party mattered. One day I’ll tell him how often he’s saved me in life. How often he’s saved my life. How God worked through him time and time again, just to remind me he was real. To remind me in some way, things would be ok. That things always turn out ok. 

I’m a little bit better after that dance. And for that, I am grateful. So take a moment to dance girl, right through the tears, the fears, through it all. Find the things that matter most to you, hold on to them, and let go of everything else. 

I’m already so proud of you. So proud of us. 

Be kind to yourself this holiday season!

New Year. New Chance. (3 things to remember in 2024)

Tonight , we will gather with friends, family or maybe just have a chill solo night in. But somewhere  around 11 pm we will start to reflect, maybe remembering our vision boards from the start of 2023. We will either feel accomplished or become quickly consumed with regret. Trying to figure out why we just couldn’t eat a little better to lose the weight or why we didn’t save more money. We will probably quickly decide to just roll over those goals into 2024, maybe adding a few more. Just a bit more pressure for a little razzle dazzle.

But we never seem to include space on our vision boards for the mishaps, like the unexpected expenses, our relationships with other, the grief and even physical and mental illness. Vision boards often seem so definite and so absolute, with goals such as “this year I will lose 50 pounds” next to a picture of a salad and a woman in workout clothing.  But why not “this year I will learn healthy eating habits and start to move my body more”. After all, everything has a beginning.

My beginning for 2023 was amazing. I ventured into a new position at work and it felt I was checking things off of my goal list left and right. And yet, while this year started as one of the best I experienced in some time, something quickly shifted. See this year was my year of isolation. I would have to miss out on a lot and sit alone often to really grow this year. And as a result, this year felt lonely. And not lonely in the sense that I had no one to speak with because my family and friends remain to be an amazing village. But lonely in that, I would really have to break down completely, the good, the bad and the ugly and work to heal from some things I felt was already healed. But sis, healing works like that, never linear and triggers always popping up when we least expect. I don’t think I’ve ever cried so much as I have this year. But sis, we know that flowers need rain.

I second guessed myself in almost every area this year. Girl, that imposter syndrome will get you. Was I doing great at work? Was I being a good mom? Was my son happy? Why couldn’t I do more things I loved? Because I really missed the Renaissance tour this year, but I digress. I really found my relationship with God this year. And not in the routine way of going to church but I made my worship and studying a priority. I saw the foundation created by me being in survival mode this year and that alone gave me faith in all the things to be built and to grow in 2024.

So sis, somewhere along the way in 2024, imposter syndrome may kick in, something or someone will try to convince you that you can’t or that you aren’t good enough. Your vision board and list of goals may attempt to hold you hostage. I’ve learned in 2023 that sometimes the things we deem important and necessary at the start of the year are not even involved in the plan God has for us. When that doubt begins to creep in (because it will), here are 3 things to remember.

Learn to Pivot

If there is one thing that life will continuously show us, is that it doesn’t go exactly as planned. Like ever. While it is necessary to have goals to give us a road map of what we want to work towards, sis, you have to be ok when things go left; you must learn to pivot. And in that pivot, look for new roads to get you to your destination. You will learn the absolute most while traveling on those roads. Some of your goals may require you to break them down into smaller chunks. Please don’t feel defeated sis. Instead, be sure to honor yourself for each step you make towards something greater.

Sit In It

This is the hard one. The moments of isolation that require us to do inner work are always difficult and often exhausting. Creating a list of things we plan to accomplish seems simple but examining the reasons we haven’t yet accomplished some goals and the realization that it could have been because of us can be devastating. If this next year is one in which you need to spend time getting to know yourself or working through past hurt and trauma, do that first. If you have a goal of being a homeowner sis, you absolutely need to find the root of your issues with spending first. End relationships that don’t mean you well and be selfish when necessary. You are responsible for your healing first.

Be Ok with Being Ok

I find myself often telling myself that I am ok and I’m surprised by how much convincing that sometimes takes. Sis, when you have gotten use to being in survival mode, it can leave you constantly on edge. You are always awaiting  the next issue, and that in itself brings about anxiety.  Now, I’m not telling you to completely forfeit those skills at all because in the words of some close to me, “Stay ready so you aint gotta get ready”. But, what I am encouraging is for you to enjoy the moments of 2024 that are “ok”. The moments when things are calm and you feel great. The accomplishments that come from this year are deserved and don’t you second guess that. You belong in the midst of all of the peace you fought for and it’s ok.

It surprises me that of all the years, this year seemed to be so difficult, yet still I’m left with this weird feeling of accomplishment.  If all you did this year was survive, you did it. If you only found time to search within, congratulations sis because it was necessary for your growth. Here’s to all the silent battles you fought and to all the times you needed to readjust. You made it! We made it!  2024 is hours away……you  ready?

Thanks for reading and see y’all next year !

Do you really want that in your cart? Do you need it? (3 helpful tips to avoid dating when you are lonely)

Dating when you’re lonely is like shopping when you’re hungry; you just end up picking up anything.

Sis, how many times have you found yourself grocery shopping after skipping lunch or right before dinner? The growls from your stomach drown out the shopping list you have in your head and the aisles of food seem to be filled with endless possibilities. Before you know it, you’ve abandoned your list and you have absolutely no idea what’s in your cart.

Now sis, how many Friday nights have you found yourself scrolling though dating profiles on a dating apps because you were bored, lonely or both. Before you know it, you are tapping like on profiles and/or swiping right way too much. You end up having conversations with those who outside of your lonely would be a hard no but now they look more like a maybe.

Some of my greatest dating mistakes and regrets were birthed from lonely. Letting conversations go a bit too long, simply to past time or cure boredom. Reaching back into the past by finally answering a text I’d left on read because I knew that man wasn’t it. But there I was falling victim. Is it just me?

The moments we allow loneliness to dictate dating choices can cause us to completely lower our standards and then find a way to make excuses for it later. As we dive deeper into this cuffing season, a time when people set out to form short term experiences simply because it’s getting cold outside; here are 3 things that have helped me to not pick up just anything.

Get/Stay busy: I often feel the most lonely when I am bored, the day has settled and things are a bit quiet. One of the greatest pieces of advice I heard about embracing being single is that you should live and spend your time single becoming the very best version of yourself. Seem cliché? Perhaps. But, hear me out. If you take time to join clubs, have fun with your children, travel, exercise, take on new hobbies or become active in your community, you will literally struggle to find the time to sit and obsess over being single and “alone” and you will be building memories in the process.

Remind yourself of your list: Lately, I have been paying a bit more attention to my “list”; not obsessing over it but just paying more attention. Don’t ever forget your list sis. While some of us have a longer list than others (no judgment). We all have our absolute deal breakers or the qualities we desire most in a partner, right? The things that would contribute to a healthy and strong relationship. Yet somehow, when we are faced with being lonely we forget the very things that were once most important. We’ve created our lists for a reason and we dishonor ourselves each time we completely ignore them.

Take a break from online dating: Ok, so I know this one may not be popular but hear me out. I take breaks from online dating often. I am actually currently on a break which honestly may be more permanent… but we will get into that another time. Like most things in our society, online dating gives us quick access, but to humans. We literally can spend a great deal of time swiping right and matching with those we would usually swipe pass in “real life”. Sis, avoid using the app just to feel a void or to create a roster of men; who even combined don’t equal the man you desire.

As we navigate being single during the Holidays and cuffing season, let’s work to avoid operating in our lonely. Let’s take times of feeling lonely as a challenge to fill ourselves with things we enjoy and love. Surround ourselves with people who feed us and practice patience. Because sis, I promise you didn’t really need it in your cart, you were just a bit lonely. You don’t even like that!

Thanks for reading and as always, keep growing!

I Hate Co-Parenting ! (4 Ways to Deal With the Joys of Co-Parenting)

I will not hate co-parenting.

I will not hate co-parenting.

I will not hate co-parenting.

Well that worked just as much as it did in 3rd grade. Not at all. And I know hate is a strong word but imagine having a romantic relationship or a marriage with a person you had issues communicating with, issues trusting and sprinkle some disrespect in there for the hell of it. Now, imagine ending that relationship, but still having to engage with said person often and forever. That’s co-parenting. I’ve had to constantly put my child first when making every decision, being the bigger person when I’d sometimes prefer to be petty. That’s co-parenting. I’ve attempted to mesh two totally different parenting styles, values, and morals, and most times been unsuccessful. But, hey, that’s co-parenting. And yes, I know there are some amazing co-parenting stories and I truly love that for y’all, but not all of us are so lucky. This post is for the ones in need of ways to cope and deal in a relationship where the only thing in common is a child or children.  The ones who have yelled, cussed and then prayed because they are exhausted with the co-parenting relationship, and most days, have no idea what to do next. For the ones who understand the benefit of a child being able to have strong relationships with both parents, even if the other parent gets on your entire last nerve. This one is for us.

  1. Set Clear Boundaries

One of the easiest ways for things to be unclear in a co-parenting relationship is to have no boundaries. Now sure, important things like court orders, visitation and child support help to put most things in place but that doesn’t cover it all. Both parents must communicate a level of expectations for parenting as well as what is needed for the child’s well being and growth.  Co-parenting is two parents working together to raise a child. Anything outside of what deals with or affects the child/children is quite frankly not your business. Stay in your lane.  

2. Choose Your Battles

Not everything is an attack. It seems so easy to look at the other parent as the enemy instead of a teammate. Past romantic history is often the culprit and rightfully so. But, not everything has to be an argument or even a debate. Find peace in realizing what actually deserves a response and gain the knowledge to know when things can simply be avoided. Find moments when compromising makes sense and do it.

3. Acceptance

Now let’s be honest. We chose the very person we are co-parenting with. Whether we were in a long term relationship or just a “situationship” we had an idea of who they were. We knew the ways in which we didn’t get along and those things don’t disappear when you become parents. They are absolutely amplified! If they were a liar when dating, they will probably be a bigger liar when co-parenting. It is necessary to get to a place of completely realizing who they are and expect nothing else until they show different. While we love growth, we know it is a personal choice and journey and we have no control over another person’s  growth.

4. Build a Village

Create a village of single parents in co-parenting situations. Choose those with great experiences and those with not so great ones. Allow yourself to be vulnerable enough to vent and speak freely about how you are feeling. I have been surprised to see how many of my experiences have been almost identical to members of my village. Support will create a safe place and help you to stay sane and out of jail.  Just kidding.  But not really. As you learn, become the person you needed in your most difficult moments and be that person for someone else.

As the primary parent, it can feel like an absolute slap in the face when everything is challenged or taken out of context. Moments of concern are turned into you nagging. Questions are sometimes met with hostile energy and/or attitude. But your number one priority is your child. Continue to choose what is best for your child/children and make use of these tools. Maybe one day we can move from hating co-parenting to just disliking it strongly.

As always,

Thanks for reading and keep growing !

Don’t Forget to Feed YOU (3 areas of your life to water constantly)

Whispers… “Hey sis”. Ok, I know its been a while but life has been “lifing” and throwing out everything it has. If I’m honest, I needed a moment to be still and sit with a lot and work through some things and as always, I am excited to share. But first, how are you? How are you dealing with all that has been going on? How are you keeping it together?

The other day I woke up with two words on my mind; feed and starve. I instantly began thinking of all the things we feed on a regular basis. Feeding into our family and friends, into our careers, into relationships and sometimes forgetting to feed into ourselves. Starving ourselves of the things we need the most. While, I’m sure we aren’t doing it on purpose, it is happening still and sis, flowers won’t grow without being watered.

During my hiatus, I have thought about the areas in my life that need the most watering. The areas which are key to who I am and to making me a priority. As we enter a new month (Happy August!!!), let’s begin focusing on those areas.

Spiritual/Mental

At the start of this year, I challenged myself to read the entire bible. I found a plan for daily reading and cracked open my new woman’s bible. So far, so good! Why read the entire bible? Although I am a PK(preacher’s kid), I hadn’t sat and read through the bible in chronological order. I found it important to read daily in order to strengthen my faith and relationship with God; in order to water my spirit. Along with daily readings, has come moments of fasting, more praying and lots and lots of Maverick City Music. I have been consistent with feeding myself positivity which has watered my mental health as well. What you think, has so much to do with how you feel and what you do.

Physical

So here is where it get’s tricky. I have to be transparent and say I have fell all the way off of the healthy eating and exercise wagon. I’m honestly dreading my upcoming doctor’s appointment. I have found myself stress eating a lot lately and with grocery prices up, it has become more affordable to make bad eating choices (or at least that’s an excuse I’ve been using). But it’s a new month, and I am determined to get back to watering my physical state. As I grow older, I understand exactly how important it is to focus on being healthy. Taking time to not only exercise but to rest when your body let’s you know you need resting. Skin regimens, vitamins, and meal prep. So here’s to setting health goals for August!

Dating

Remember when I mentioned watering others? I’ve learned how important it is to sit back and allow yourself to be poured into when dating. Sis, this is not easy when you aren’t use to it. But you deserve it. I have also learned the only way to truly be satisfied with dating and romantic relationships is to first know what you want and that is learned by dating yourself. Learn to enjoy your company, what types of activities you enjoy, restaurants you enjoy and how you wish to be treated. I recently had a terrible dating experience (we will save that for an upcoming blog) and I decided to take myself to one of my favorite restaurants for great food and a drink overlooking the water. Continue to date yourself sis, water yourself with the love and attention you seek from a partner.

I know it can get discouraging to set specific goals and not achieve them, so let’s try something different for August. Let’s focus on simply watering ourselves, pouring into us much more than usual. What will make you happy this month? What will make you feel proud? What have you put off completing? I am dedicated to pouring as much as I pour into others, into myself. August is going to be amazing sis!

As always, thanks for reading and keep growing !

3 Things Disney taught me about Motherhood (Surprise Birthday Trip to Disney World)

This week I took a long-needed pause and surprised my son with a vacation to Disney World. Jokes on me, because I honestly feel like I need another vacation from this vacation. I am exhausted but it was beyond worth it. Taking Preston to Disney for his 5th birthday had been the plan even before he was born and while this trip to Disney looked a bit different then I first imagined, it happened still. 

I must have slipped up about three or four times while speaking to my bestie during the planning stages. Mentioning Disney and the airport but luckily, I didn’t ruin the surprise. With an early flight, I am not sure the letter from Mickey was as exciting to a half-asleep Preston but there was no hiding his excitement when he found out he would be going on his first plane ride. Somewhere in between the beautiful resort, the Florida heat, tons of walking, Disney character parades, rollercoasters and shows, there was a moment to learn a bit about motherhood from it all. And y’all know I have to share…

 

1)      Different just means different. Simple. If I’m honest, in the most magical place on earth, I found myself having these weird moments during this amazing trip when I thought about how it was supposed to be a family trip. My son with his parents, experiencing so many firsts. But my son turning to me and telling me during the Disney parade that the trip was “his dream come true” let me know that he wasn’t experiencing any of the weird feelings I was. He was totally content with experiencing this moment with his mommy. Different does not mean less than or inferior in some way. It just means things don’t always pan out how we expect. But what if they turn out better? 

 

2)      Children mimic your emotions/responses. Remember when you were pregnant, and people would tell you, your baby could feel all of your emotions? Well, even after delivery, that doesn’t change, and I was reminded of that during this trip. On the plane, my excited son, grabbed my hand at takeoff for some reassurance that he was safe, and all was well. On his first rollercoaster, he clenched onto my arm during the “scary part”, and I remained calm and talked him through it as best I could. As long as he knew I was calm, he was able to keep it together…well at least on the ride, because after, not so much. I learned in that moment, how often, as a mom it is necessary to keep your cool even in moments it feels impossible. Providing a sense of reassurance for your child during the scary parts. They need and deserve that.

 

3)      Experiences are long lasting. While there are toys from Christmas that haven’t been played with, I have not stopped hearing about the plane ride, the resort and seeing Mickey. Disney reminded me of the importance of experiences over things. And of course, experiences won’t always look like a trip to Disney, some may be going to a new park, trying a new recipe, or driving to a new town for a weekend trip with your kiddo. But no matter how big or small, experiences are long lasting and help shape some of the greatest memories.

 

And now, as I sit at the end of my vacation and days from being the mother of a 5-year-old, I am not only in disbelief, but I am constantly learning new ways to mother in the most unexpected places. I am learning the importance of patience…lots of patience and giving room to my big boy to grow into exactly who he is becoming. So while I am a bit exhausted and headed back to our busy reality, I am reminded more than ever to make more moments that feel like Disney. More moments that feel like a “dream come true”.

Just Let It (For the over thinker and control freak)

“If it comes, let it; If it goes, let it.”

I absolutely love this quote and I’ve adopted it as a new mantra. It will definitely be added to my many mirror post it notes. One thing life has taught me is that things will be. How you handle the “be” makes all the difference. The most difficult part of growth for me has been the realization that I can’t control everything. And I know you may be reading and thinking “duh Tiff”, unless you have also had control issues. If so, hey friend ! I am actively working towards being ok with allowing things to simply be and here is what’s been helping along the way:

1. Everything is an experience: Every adventure, each person, each change is all a part of your experience. Letting go of things can seem much more difficult then allowing them to come, but most things are only meant to be for a moment. That job was meant to help build you for your career. The man you stopped dating was to show you exactly what love could be even if not with him. Challenge yourself to go through life simply experiencing people and things and not trying to hold on to them or stake claim because not everything belongs to you, some things are only for a moment.

2. You are driving yourself nuts: Allow me to not be politically correct for a moment when I say, we are often responsible for driving ourselves crazy. Overthinking everything. And I do mean everything. This one requires daily effort for me, because your girl is most definitely an overthinker. It can be extremely difficult for an overthinker to just let things be. The constant internal questioning of what if this happens or what if it doesn’t and trying to understand how it may happen. BREATHE sis ! It is going to happen or not happen regardless. Spend more time focusing on how to deal with the outcome. I promise that time spent will be less stressful.

3. What am I supposed to learn? : If we are not learning from our experiences we are not growing. I’ve learned the importance of humbling myself and stretching myself in a way that I concentrate on what I am supposed to learn from a difficult situation. What am I supposed to gain from this ? How can this help me become a better me? Focusing on the lesson has helped me with the “let go” part. No need for closure, just a need to understand the lesson.

So here’s to taking the steps towards not overthinking everything. Here’s to not allowing things to stay around longer than they should out of fear. Here’s to living and experiencing and enjoying every moment of it !

As always thanks for reading and keep growing !

That’s the Type of Love (Happy Valentine’s Day!)

Sis, I pray you find a special type of love. The feeling you get when you hear your favorite song, or take a bite of your favorite food type of love. A love that sees you, all of you, and loves you anyway. A love not based on condition or transactions. A love that makes your load a little lighter but never makes you feel less than. A black 90s sitcom type of love filled with laughter and inside jokes. A love that makes you feel like the only woman in the room. A love that challenges you and encourages you to become a better version of yourself daily. A love that reminds you of God’s love for you. A random acts of kindness type of love. An “I saw this and thought of you” type of love. A love able to improve any mood. A love that mimics one between best friends, tell all your secrets type of love. But, also, a when I give you that look, you know what’s up type of love. A sexy love. A love that compliments you and who you are. A love that teaches you something you never even knew you needed to learn. A love that is honest and faithful. A love that fits perfect, no question. I pray we find the type of love that will have us reflecting on life with a partner and thinking to ourselves, “yeah that’s the type of love”.

-Tiff

Happy Valentine’s Day! Take a moment to celebrate love, whatever love looks like for you, in this moment.

Thanks for reading and growing!

Happy Birthday to Me! (3 things I’ve learned at 33)

It’s my 33rd birthday today! Three years into my 30s and it feels like just yesterday I was just dancing at my Sweet Sixteen party. This decade has been responsible for giving me my wings, or maybe just reminding me they were there all along. Because, I have been flying! Taking flight in areas of my life which are most important and learning to do it unapologetically. As I turn 33 on the 3rd of February, I want to share 3 things I’ve learned in the last year.

  1. Don’t waste time: You know better than anyone when you are wasting your time. Allowing yourself to stay in places that don’t serve or contribute to who you are or even want to become. Time is not to be wasted and the older you get the more you truly understand this. There is truly no time like the present. I’ve spent more time then what I would like to admit focusing on what could go wrong instead of just venturing out to see if it actually would.

2. Setting boundaries is key: Going through life as a people pleaser is not the way sis and it will leave you busted and disgusted. Learn to set boundaries in every part of your life. Be honest with your level of comfort. If you don’t want to go, don’t go and don’t apologize. If you need time to yourself, take it. Don’t say yes when you mean no, just for the sake of keeping the peace, because what about your peace? And, when you find your peace, don’t allow anyone or anything the power to disrupt it. It belongs to you.

3. Self love is the best love: No one on this earth can love you like you love you. And not the you with the cute Snapchat filter or even the you with makeup and all dressed up (even though, you look cute girl). But I mean loving the parts of you that aren’t so pretty. The parts of you that are still a bit insecure, and even the parts of you that society tells you are flawed. Look at yourself in the mirror and point out the things you love. Do the necessary healing work to become the best version of yourself. Feed positivity to your mind, body and spirit, even during the days it seems almost impossible. Be your biggest fan!

I am super excited to spend most of my birthday relaxing (can’t wait for my massage) and spending time with the people who mean most to me. I’m excited to have a great time with my girls this weekend. This year, I don’t feel sad at all. I don’t feel like anything or anyone is missing. I am beyond blessed to be exactly where I am and to be celebrating life. Happy birthday to me! Cheers to 33 years!

As always, thanks for reading and keep growing!

Don’t Drink the Poison: 5 Positive Ways to Deal with Feelings of Loneliness During Single Life

“Being thirsty is not an excuse to drink poison”. I’m not sure who came up with this quote, but thank you. Far too often the thirst we experience can be feelings of being lonely and wanting something or somewhere there. Loneliness seems to be the part of being single that isn’t discussed. And why? Maybe it’s because it is associated with some weird idea of not being content on your single journey, being needy/desperate or maybe it doesn’t fit into the make believe narrative that you are out running through fields of flowers at all times while enjoying single life. Now don’t get me wrong, I most definitely enjoy being single. I am literally no longer responsible for another adult (thank God). But, I’d be lying if I said it didn’t get lonely at times, and that’s ok.

Being in an 8 year relationship (all of my 20s) and married for 3 years, it was difficult to get use to living without a significant other. Sleeping alone sucked at first, and binge watching Netflix just wasn’t the same. Holidays were like bright reminders of being alone and it seemed most of my single friends were now in relationships. I was so laser focused on surviving, that I’m not sure I even took the time to identify with the loneliness I experienced. I attempted to fill voids with online dating and that was short lived, because there has to be pee in the online dating pool, and honestly, I just can’t. I have now learned ways to positively fill those pockets of lonely. And sis, of course I’m going to share.

  • 1. Identify Why– Take a moment to think about what exactly has you feeling lonely? Is it a holiday (Valentine’s Day coming up), is it the anniversary of an event from your relationship. Do you miss having someone to go out with? Are you lonely or just bored?
  • 2. Date Yourself – We constantly hear the importance of date nights for couples to keep the magic in the relationship. But what about your magic? When is the last time you took yourself to dinner or to watch a movie? Do you even know what you enjoy? Plan to take yourself out at least once a month and learn to have fun in your own company. When you began to understand what you like and want, you aren’t as easily impressed.
  • 3. Get Busy– Having a large amount of free time will leave your mind to wander. Get busy! Work on new projects, maybe start to accomplish things from your vision board. If you become devoted to your goals and to new hobbies and interests, time to feel bored or alone will be limited.
  • 4. Spend time with friends/family: Quality time with your besties and family is guaranteed to help with the moments when you feel alone. Be open with how you are feeling because if they aren’t aware, how can they help?
  • 5. Sleep sideways: Listen, if the king size bed seems way too large when sleeping alone, sleep sideways or even sleep on the couch on the nights it is overwhelming. And for the single moms, your child will probably find a way in your bed, along with their stuffed snow man Sneezy.

Remember how we started with not drinking the poison during the moments we feel thirsty? There is something weird and annoying that happens with loneliness that makes you sometimes have the urge to go back to what is familiar. And yes sis, it is familiar, because it is the same. It hasn’t changed, I promise. Avoid going back to situations you needed to escape, just for the sake of having someone around. Take time to focus on dating yourself, keeping busy, spending time with loved ones and enjoying sleeping alone (for now). Remember, loneliness is normal in this single journey, it exist, and its ok.

As always, thanks for reading!

Keep growing!