Who am I?

Welcome to the blog! I am happy and excited to get this started.

Recently I am becoming more self aware, and I wanted to share my experiences with the world, or whoever wants to read it. I'm someone who has spent much of my life taking care of others, pouring myself into the needs of those around me. Along the way, I became fiercely independent, relying only on myself to get through challenges. It's a trait I've long been proud of, but I've also come to realize how much it has cost me. Accepting help? That has never come easy. Trusting others? Even harder.

Lately, I've been learning to see things differently. Through therapy, I've started to unpack the little "T" traumas - the subtle but significant moments that shaped who I am today. These moments, while not always obvious, have left lasting marks. Therapy has given me the space to reflect on these experiences and understand how they've influenced my ability to connect with others, to ask for help and to slowly trust again.

What I strive for now is to embrace a growth mindset. I’m learning that it’s okay to not have all the answers, and that my past doesn’t define my future. Growth isn’t always linear, and healing doesn’t happen overnight. But I’m committed to the journey of self-discovery, pushing myself to grow, even when it’s uncomfortable.

I’m working toward becoming someone who can balance independence with vulnerability, who can trust without fear, and who can accept help without guilt. It’s a process, but I’m learning that true strength doesn’t come from doing it all alone—it comes from knowing when to lean on others. It also comes from setting boundaries and taking every day, one at a time.

As for the basics, I am a wife, mother of two smart and caring children, full time employee and side job hustler. I have come to realize that I cannot sit down; i want to learn everything and anything. I want to experience all that life has to offer and continue to strive for me, not for someone else.

-Erica