1.09142026: The Beginning

There’s something special about turning my gifts and passions into my own brand, and through this brand, being able to walk in one of my many purposes.
  

We all have a story, right?  When I think about mine - the family that was dealt, the childhood experiences, the damage that followed into adulthood, the unhealthy patterns and programming that, even at 38 years old, I'm trying to unlearn for myself and my daughter, the mistakes and lessons, the unexplainable events, and the darkest season of my life (which occurred just five short years ago), all led me here. 

I have been able to embark on an incredible journey of self-discovery that is allowing me to truly get to know, accept, and love who I am.  And although it's taken some time, I can finally acknowledge that I do have gifts and that I do have a purpose.  Multiple purposes.  Gifts and purposes that I'm ready to unveil and share with the world.    

Not only did I survive, I came out stronger. 

Through the pain, I was able to embrace this journey and all of the challenges that have come with it.  And let me be clear, this is a forever journey and I am a forever work in progress. But the progress I've made over the past four years...Babyyyy!

Through the pain came self-discovery, awareness, understanding, acceptance, healing, growth.  Through the pain came self worth. Through the pain came my most beautiful creation and one of my most significant contributions to the world.  My hero, my life, my everything.  My daughter.   

And honestly - my daugther is the reason I sit here today, able to build this very brand that you're viewing right now. 

I've been putting this off for so long because I didn't feel ready.  I wasn't healed enough.  I wasn't strong enough.  I hadn't grown enough.  I just wasn't fucking good enough.

The problem is, the mind believes whatever we tell it.  Remember what I mentioned earlier about the unhealthy patterns and programming?  Retraining your mind is A LOT of work, and the older you are, the harder it is.  But you have to start somewhere.  Every moment is an opportunity to make a decision to think differently.

And that matters, y'all.  Because when I started to think differently, I started to see differently.  I started to notice how the Universe was strategically placing people in my life.  How I was conveniently in the right places, at the right times, with the right people.  And how these people (some unknowingly) have changed my life in ways I could never imagine.  My therapist is one of these people.

Confession: I've been in therapy for most of my adult life and I can understand why some people give up on it.  It's a lot of trial and error which can be discouraging, but once you find your person, it can be life changing!  Please listen to me when I say, don't give up.  There was a time in my life when I didn't think I could ever be truly happy.  And while I'm not complete there, I am finally able to see that there is indeed a light at the end of my tunnel.  A light I didn't even know existed for me, until maybe 3 years ago.  Imagine going your entire life not believing that you deserverd, or would ever gain, happiness.   Y'all that is powerful.  And just knowing that I'm well on my way fills me with so much joy!

In one of my recent therapy sessions, I had a moment.  And in that moment, I (unexpectedly) blurted out "I don't want to be angry anymore".  And then the tears started flowing. It was some kind of weird awakening.  I say weird because of course no one wants to be angry.  But somehow saying it out loud felt different.  It felt real.  

In that session, I made a decision.  I DON'T want to be hurt anymore.  I DON'T want to be a victim anymore.  I DON'T want to carry this heaviness (of 38 years!) anymore.  And just by saying out loud "I don't want to be angry anymore", a huge load was instantly lifted.

And that's when I knew it was time.

I'm ready to release all of the pain and my brand is one of the ways I'm able to do that - by turning my broken pieces into meaningful peaces.

I am imperfect and so is my brand, even down to my logo.  As a matter of fact, when I asked Eli Lu Entertainment to design my logo, I was very insistent that it have some imperfections.  I'm sure they thought I was crazy, but they delivered and it came out perfectly (well...imperfectly 😉).  My logo, my brand, and my values are all representations of me.  Just as I am not for everyone, Peaces of Me will not be for everyone, and that's what makes it so beautiful. 

My brand is for the people who understand that this is more than event planning, project management, and care packages.  It's for the people who can appreciate what I am turning my pain into.  It's for the people that see how I am using the pieces of me and the things that bring me peace, to bring peace to others.  Are you still with me? 

To each of you who has claimed a special place in my heart - who has come into my life and shown me what unconditional love, unwavering support, and real family looks like.  Each of you who continues to love on me and remind me who the fuck I am in the moments I can't see it for myself.  I love you.  So much.

Y'all.  Peaces of Me is OFFICIALLY LIVE!  Through my brand I share my gifts and passions while also sharing my story in a healthy, relatable way.  I’m able to support individuals through event planning, project management, and organization, while also creating a special place for active parents through my care packages and community.

Welcome to my journey.  Welcome to the Peaces of Me.