These Silent Things
With a quill, I inspire...

Still Here
Some weeks, the thoughts don’t come fully formed. They sit like bricks instead. Unwilling to be shaped into neat paragraphs.
2/5/2026
Why I Write
Writing is the only place silence listens back.
1/23/2026
2026 Reflection: Who Are You Beyond Others' Expectations?
The piece explores self-identity and the impact of prioritizing others' comfort over personal needs. It highlights the importance of confronting uncomfortable questions about one's true self, the resentment that follows self-erasure, and what becomes possible when you stop pleasing others.
1/9/2026
A Quiet Thank You (and a Happy Everything)
As the year draws to a close, this post is a heartfelt pause, a quiet thank you to my readers, a moment of reflection, and warm wishes for the season ahead. Whether you’ve read, shared, commented, or simply passed by, you’ve been part of something meaningful here.
12/20/2025Resilience and Overcoming Adversity
3 posts

Cross-eyed and Focused
In a storm, pray to God, but row for shore - Unknown In light of recent events, it is safe to say that it's in those moments when we believe or think all hope is gone that it springs anew. Yes, 2017 was a terrible year...
6/4/2018
Take A Step, Then Another
Only you can change your life. No one can do it for you - Carol Burnett
4/27/2018
The Life Series-Episode 1
Write These Words...
2/13/2018Creativity and Expression
2 posts

It Goes On...
Minutes turn to days Days to months, Heels bruised from a merciless trek Fruitful? Futile? Only time will tell Months becomes years Years feel like centuries All time seems to do is fly Solving nothing, simply hurrying...
8/3/2018
Why Won't You See Me?
'Nothing can dim the light which shines from within.' - Maya Angelou Time and again I've fought the unrelenting, stayed the course Always kept the faith Not entirely, not consistently Cos' like it or not, doubt comes...
3/11/2018Motivation and Inspiration
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