12/25/2025
There’s a fierce clarity that came with becoming a mother, a line drawn deep in my heart that never blurs, because once I held my child, everything shifted, and I understood that my job is not to manage adult emotions or soften hard truths, but to guard the little heart that depends on me completely, even when that choice makes others uncomfortable or disappointed, because my child’s safety, peace, and emotional well-being matter more than anyone else’s opinions, pride, or feelings, and I will choose them every single time without hesitation, without apology, knowing that one day they’ll grow up feeling protected, valued, and deeply loved, and that is a responsibility I carry with unwavering conviction and quiet strength. 🛡️