Boundaries
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Since the Beginning of Time: Has Anything Changed for Women?
A question came across my mind today. What countries are women as “free” as men? Now that’s the heavy question. When I strip away the headlines, the laws, the milestones, and look at the core – it’s sobering and even,… Continue reading
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They say daughters date their fathers
They say daughters date their fathers. I used to think I was the exception—until hindsight handed me the receipts. I didn’t want to believe that the man who ignored me, hit me, and never once made me feel protected was… Continue reading
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A Letter To The Present Me
Here you are. Take a moment and breathe that in—here you are. After everything you’ve carried, after every impossible choice, every silent battle, you’ve arrived at this version of you. It’s not perfect, and it doesn’t have to be. You’re… Continue reading
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The Architecture of Quiet
Some lives are painted in bold, sweeping strokes that demand attention. But mine? It’s written in the spaces in between—in the patterns and connections most people miss. From the start, I saw the world not as it wanted to be… Continue reading
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The Calculated Pause
The promotion meeting at AWS wasn’t just a meeting—it was a battlefield. The air was thick with tension as managers clashed, their voices rising over one another like swords crossing. Everyone was desperate to stake their claim, to prove their… Continue reading
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Dear Little Me
There you are. I see you, sitting quietly in that small, unspoken moment—watching, feeling, absorbing. Your eyes hold so much, piecing together the world around you in a way that only you can. You don’t have the words yet, but… Continue reading
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The Quiet Algorithm
In the security industry, where echoes of tradition and conformity are often deafening, my journey stands as a testament to the power of resilience, strategic innovation, and a touch of rebellion against the status quo. Growing up in a home… Continue reading
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For the Women Who Know
No point sugarcoating it: security—whether in the military or corporate—wasn’t built for us. But we’re here anyway. You know what it’s like to be the only woman in the room, surrounded by that type-A, law enforcement energy. They expect you… Continue reading
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Staged Homecoming
Deployment’s its own kind of grind—chaos, structure, growth, and survival, all rolled into one. She’d seen it all: Qatar, Afghanistan, Uzbekistan, Iraq, and Jordan. Each mission tested her in a different way—adapt, lead, keep it together—but no matter where she… Continue reading
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Boundaries in Bloom
I’ve found that relationships feel more natural when they’re built on mutual respect and real understanding. Respect, to me, means showing care without assumptions or expectations. And understanding goes beyond listening—it’s about fully engaging with what someone shares and uncovering… Continue reading
Mirror Of Chaos 