Heyyy

I’m Desiree,…

…the human behind the blog,

Here’s my story.

Life doesn’t have to be perfect to be meaningful—it just has to be honest.

Hi Friend,

My journey (of 40 beautiful years) has been anything but conventional.

I served in the military, fought in a war, and left that chapter of my life as a single mom with nothing but a GED, PTSD, and the weight of anxiety and depression.

At least we got the terrorists or something.

Anyway, it felt like I was starting over in my late 20s. I wasn’t sure what I was going to do.

But what I did have was ambition. I decided to take advantage of my veteran benefits, go back to school, and begin my own healing journey.

From Surviving to Healing

My time in the military gave me many things, but it also left me with wounds I couldn’t see—PTSD, depression, and anxiety.

These weren’t challenges I could simply push through or ignore; they shaped every part of my life and identity.

With time, I realized that healing wasn’t about “fixing” myself, but understanding myself and living in alignment with that.

If that sounded “woo-woo,” it’s not. 

I just took control of my life and said I would live it how I wanted because no one is promised tomorrow. 

I have seen a lot of pain, hurt, and trauma early in life, and I’m not ashamed of my story. 

It makes me unique, plus im like really resilient, so 

A New Chapter

Returning to school was one of the hardest and most enlightening things I’ve ever done.

I didn’t go to grad school because I wanted to become a therapist—I went because I needed answers.

I wanted to understand my experiences, my mind, and my own healing process.

Through that journey, I discovered that writing, creating, and sharing my story were not only tools for my own growth but also ways I could help others.

My blog is the space where I do just that.

Why I Created This Blog

This blog is my creative outlet—a space to share everything I’ve learned about healing, self-discovery, and creativity.

It’s a place where I can reflect on my journey, showcase my art, and offer tools that might help others navigating their own struggles.

I’m not an expert. Well, actually, I kind of am, but I am also just someone who’s lived through it—someone who knows what it’s like to feel lost, to rebuild from scratch, and to find meaning in the process.

Through journaling prompts, narrative healing exercises, and reflections on life’s challenges, I hope to inspire you to explore your own story, embrace your creativity, and discover your path to healing.

Let’s Create Something Meaningful Together

Your story matters. Your creativity matters. Your healing matters.

Take a look around my blog, explore my resources, or check out my latest posts for inspiration and tools to help you along your journey.

We’re all a work in progress—but that’s where the beauty lies.

Thanks for reading my story.

-Des

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