Trust Issues

The Love Life

Well, that’s like a spicy dish—it’ll take you on a wild ride if you’re not careful..

Go ahead; pour up. You’re going to need it for this one.

Long time no hear. Yeah, yeah—life happens. We all know the recipe. Now that we’ve stirred that in, how about an update?

So, here’s the main course…I’m officially in a career. Not quite culinary yet, but that’s definitely on the menu for the future. Right now, I’m savoring this chapter—it’s rich, purposeful, and meaningful. I truly love what I do. I can’t wait to blend my two passions someday soon and serve up something special. The love life? Well, that’s like a spicy dish—it’ll take you on a wild ride if you’re not careful. That’s a whole other recipe for another day.

Speaking of things cooking, I released a cookbook—my first. It’s my baby, my signature dish if you will, and it’s been doing really well. I’m still in awe of the incredible support behind it. I truly have a gift, and I deeply appreciate every single person who’s noticed and savored my art.

All is well... let’s just say that.

But, like a stubborn ingredient that won’t dissolve, there’s this one thing lingering—something that keeps stopping me from reaching my full potential.

Time to dig in; I fear we’re really cooking now. So recently, I started therapy. And honestly, it’s been a beautifully nourishing experience. I highly recommend it. It’s a solid 10 out of 10 from me. Here’s the thing though, therapy isn’t about fixing you like a broken dish; it’s about making you whole again and setting you back on the right track. Basically, we’re working through some tough flavors.

Everyone has some stuff they just can’t shake. Mine? Trust issues—not just the surface stuff from a few puppy love moments, but deeper, like childhood trauma I didn’t even realize was simmering beneath the surface. Now, that’s some reality to swallow.

Over the last few years, the personal growth I’ve experienced has been unmatched. Granted, I’m still cooking, not quite done yet. However, acknowledging and accepting that there was a problem; that was the first bite of this journey. It takes guts to finally say, “Okay, I’m tired of this emotional rollercoaster. Maybe I don’t have all the answers. It’s time to figure some things out and get my life in order.” That decision was the spark that set everything in motion.

I was supposed to be on top of the world — amazing career, walking in my purpose, feeling truly content with life; but there was one crucial ingredient missing; I forgot to trust myself and believe in me! Life happens. Shit happens. It always does. But until you work through that tough stuff, you’ll never fully bloom or reach your peak flavor.

So here we are, glass in hand, plate cleared, and heart a little fuller. This season of life? It’s been a slow simmer—sometimes boiling over, sometimes cooling off—but always cooking toward something greater. I’m learning to season my journey with grace, patience, and a whole lot of self-trust. Healing isn’t linear, and growth doesn’t come with a timer, but I’m finally letting the process marinate.

If you’ve made it this far, thank you for tasting a piece of my story. I hope it reminds you that it’s okay to be a work in progress and still be proud of the recipe you’re becoming. Until next time — Cheers to healing, hustling, and always keeping the heat on high because #WineKnot.

You got this. Keep going. Trust YOUrself. Believe in YOU.

Bet on YOUrself.