My Reintroduction
Hello, lovies.
First, thank you for visiting my corner of the world. This reintroduction—this return—is meant to be an ongoing sharing of my life, ideas, experiences, and honest hard truths.
Here’s my first hard truth:
Fear—and what we often call imposter syndrome—can and will hold you back in life… if you let it.
For those of you who are not new here, I owe you an apology.
Months ago, I began this journey with the intention of sharing my ideas—blogging about the joys and heartbreaks of single parenting after the loss of my ex-husband and giving a glimpse into how my five children and I experience this thing called life. I had so many ideas and visions for where I wanted this community to go.
But then the worst thing happened.
I let inconsistency and fear dictate that vision.
For that, I am sorry.
As my favorite writer once said:
“There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you.”
—Maya Angelou
(Quote)
I can attest to the truth of those words. For months, I lived in quiet pain as ideas flooded my mind—yet fear of having a voice stopped me from sharing them.
Still, one thing has remained constant in my life:
The joy I feel when I write.
A perpetually shy girl, now a 37-year-old woman, I feel something different when I type the words in my head. There is no fear. No anxiety. Just truth.
And so, here I am.
I want to share my experiences—unselfishly and honestly—in the hope that they help someone else feel seen, understood, or a little less alone.
What is imposter syndrome?
To backtrack—if you’re asking, “what is imposter syndrome?”—I am here to say, first of all, it is not pleasant. The term ‘imposter syndrome’ was first introduced in 1978 by psychologists Pauline Rose Clance and Suzanne Imes, who described it as a persistent sense of self-doubt regarding one’s abilities (Imposter Syndrome, 2019). According to the Stanford University Center for Teaching and Learning, it is now more broadly recognized as a phenomenon that affects individuals across diverse backgrounds (Imposter Syndrome, 2019). While I will not delve into the complete scientific history of this syndrome, I find it relevant to discuss its origins here, as self-doubt often resurfaces with new beginnings such as the start of a new year.
New year, New me.
You probably read this in everything I read—I am no expert. I just call it as I see it. The first few weeks of the year start off great. You make plans to change whatever you feel needs changing in your life (for me, it’s writing more), then BANG! Imposter syndrome sets in, you make excuses why the gym no longer serves your schedule, why writing every day has become a burden, or why the goals you were so excited about now feel unrealistic. I am here to tell and show you, you’re not alone.
The great news is that there are ways to overcome this.
Some will tell you, “the best way is not set expectations, no new year resolutions, no goal setting, etc.” I am not here to knock that approach to life. We all have our own paths and truths in life. But if you’re like me, this simply will not do. I need goals to work toward. I need landmarks along the way—reminders that I am growing, learning, and becoming better than I was yesterday.
This space is where I’ll be doing that work.
Out loud.
On purpose.
And without apology.
A way to help combat imposter syndrome
This blog is my way of combating this. But again, we all have our own journeys—the important thing is that there is a way to overcome and achieve your goals.
I recently read an article on Psychology Today that explores this further. One of the first points the author makes is that our set resolutions are things we truly do not want to do 3. Thus, my first suggestion: “What do you really want to change in your life?”
It took months of looking in the mirror to realize that writing motivates me. Telling my story excites me. Giving back to those who may feel alone, unheard, and what others may say are too strong to need help. Even the strong need an outlet. This is mine.
Conclusion
So this is my promise—to myself and to you.
I will keep showing up. Even when fear whispers that I shouldn’t. Even when doubt tries to convince me that my voice doesn’t matter. I will write through it anyway.
If you take anything from this reintroduction, let it be this: imposter syndrome thrives in silence, but it weakens the moment we name it. Progress doesn’t require perfection—only honesty and the courage to begin again.
Ask yourself what you truly want to change. Not what you think you should want, but what your heart keeps circling back to. Then take one small step toward it. Just one.
This space will continue to evolve, just as I do. Some days will be messy. Some will be hopeful.
All of them will be real.
Thank you for being here. Thank you for reading. And if you’re standing at the edge of something new, uncertain, or scary—know that you are not alone.
Here’s to telling our stories anyway.
If this resonated with you, stay. Subscribe. Read along. Share your story when you’re ready. This space is for honesty, growth, and beginning again—together.
References:
1, 2 Imposter Syndrome. (2019). Center for Teaching and Learning; Stanford University. https://ctl.stanford.edu/students/imposter-syndrome
3 Welcome To Zscaler Directory Authentication. (2026). Psychologytoday.com. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/tech-support/201812/the-problem-with-new-years-resolutions-what-to-do-instead
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