my journey to find the light in the chaos began...

On June 11, 2012, at 8:45 PM, I suddenly and unexpectedly lost my best friend and partner, Derek.

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Though I wasn’t a stranger to loss or grief, this moment shattered me—and ultimately set me on a long, sacred journey of healing. What followed was a path that bridged the metaphysical and the everyday, as my experiences with the afterlife gently guided me toward a life rooted in strength, passion, and gratitude.

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Self-healing doesn’t mean we “get over” the ones we’ve lost. It means learning how to carry them with us—bravely stepping into Chapter Two while weaving their memory into the fabric of who we’re becoming.

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In this blog, I share the memories, signs, and moments of connection I’ve had with Derek from beyond the veil—and how those moments helped me navigate grief and return to peace.