Why I Started

For much of my life, I've felt the calling to write. It's my way of processing emotions and connecting with others. Following the loss of my father, I realized it was time to share my words more publicly. The idea for a blog didn’t originate with me. It was planted in my mind by my wedding planner. Over the next month after my wedding, that idea blossomed, and thus, the Garden of Grace was born.

This blog will be a sanctuary of raw, authentic emotion. An exploration of the unspoken thoughts we often turn away from. I hope to evoke feelings that resonate with you. If you find yourself reflecting on your personal journey, then this blog is fulfilling its purpose.

My hope is that this small corner of the internet becomes a comforting space where you can feel safe to be seen and understood. A place where you can truly FEEL. It’s important to acknowledge that sometimes, sharing our feelings may upset others, and that’s perfectly okay.

Life has a way of prompting us to let go of everything we hold close. Our emotional homes can be built on faulty foundations. Sometimes we need to burn it all down to begin again. Whether we set the fire or it was ignited by someone else, it is in the ashes, that grace may bloom.