Dear Reader,

I owe you an apology.

In April, I took a step back. I’ve always loved April. Springtime, fresh flowers, and, of course, my birthday.

But I needed that pause. After re-reading some of my entries, I realized that what I had been writing felt more like revenge than the journey toward healing I had intended.

Somewhere along the way, I lost my footing again.

So, I took time for myself. I never want to hurt anyone, even if they’ve caused me pain. When someone hurts others, I often imagine they are carrying a kind of suffering I cannot begin to understand. I choose to believe that, at our core, humans are well-intentioned. That we are born with natural goodness.

Life, our environments, and our experiences shape what comes next. Nature versus nurture.

I think about this blog often, and I fully intend to reinvest my time and energy into it. My hope is that one day, if you find yourself hurting, you’ll also find your way to peace and balance.

Until then, I bid thee adieu.

SIS