I Was the Fire Before I Was the Phoenix
I grew up without a roadmap, carrying grief, queerness, and survival instincts that often looked like fire. This is a reflection on forgiveness, spirituality, and becoming tempered rather than broken.
I grew up without a roadmap, carrying grief, queerness, and survival instincts that often looked like fire. This is a reflection on forgiveness, spirituality, and becoming tempered rather than broken.
After weeks of anxiety and searching for calm, I stepped outside and felt something shift. In the cool morning light, surrounded by ducks, breeze, and birdsong, I found the stillness I had been craving. Through Reiki, reflection, and the soft presence of my ancestors, I was reminded that peace never truly leaves us. It waits patiently for us to return.
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