December 6, 2023

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I started this blog series last month after discovering a quote by Helen Keller that was so true to my experience, I had to share it: "I would rather walk with a friend in the dark, than alone in the light". If you have people who show up for you in the dark, appreciate the rare gift.

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This past Thanksgiving, while I participated in a 5k Turkey Trot I reflected on gratitude. As I walked surrounded by thousands of people, I was alone with my thoughts. I looked back over the last 365 days, and how unexpected circumstances had directed my life into unprecedented places.

The prior Thanksgiving back in 2022, I needed a break from everything that was going on in my life. So I packed a bag, strapped my daughter into her car seat and forged into battle with holiday traffic. We drove 50 miles south to spend Thanksgiving in Fredericksburg, VA with one of my dearest friends.

That Thanksgiving was bittersweet. The dissonance between how I felt and how I wanted to feel was unbearable. I wanted to hide and remain unseen, but instead I laughed, smiled and pretended everything was okay. Her home was festive, her turkey was absolutely succulent and rich, her family was carefree and full of authentic joy. It was exactly what I needed and so it became a cherished tradition: embrace the holidays with the people who may not show up on my family tree, but are reliable and show up in my life when I need them.

Lastly, I want to thank you for being here. Taking the time to read this blog means the world to me. LIFE REBRANDED emerged out of the need to reinvent my life, and in the process it has become a transformative space where I candidly share my journey, embracing both the highs and lows, with the hope that it resonates and sparks connection in the hearts of those who read it. Every entry is like opening up the journal that sits on my nightstand and sharing it with the world. It's an incredible act of vulnerability, and yet it is absolutely necessary.