I believe that the most powerful thing we can do for ourselves and for others is share our stories…
This is my blog.
It is a space where I share my thoughts and my feelings.
It is about growth, healing, and the experiences that have shaped me. I write for myself and for anyone else that might identify with the journey I’m on. A journey to become better and stronger through the struggles that might otherwise take us out.
Some posts explore themes like healing, betrayal, purpose, and transformation. While these reflections are honest, they are not meant to identify, implicate, or harm any specific individual or institution. Any resemblance to real people or events is entirely unintentional or symbolic.
I share these stories to connect—not to call out. If something resonates, I hope it helps you feel less alone. If something feels familiar, I trust you’ll read with generosity, knowing that we’re all doing our best with what we carry.
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Keep your eyes down the road
We’ve all been there. Whether we cheated on a diet or ran into an ex while shopping at the mall… one minute you’re cruising along, the wind is in your hair, you’re future focused and happy; and the next it feels like the wheels have come off and you’re sitting on your butt in the… Read more
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If we all had a sign…
We sat in silence in the parking lot outside the restaurant for a moment before we headed inside. From the day dad died up to this point pretty much everyone I’d been encountering was aware of my loss. They were careful with their words, and spoke to me with kindness. This would essentially be the… Read more
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Bend Up, Not In
LESSONS FROM THE DESERT OF MY LIFE I believe that sharing our stories and our experiences in a vulnerable way is the most powerful thing we can do for ourselves and for each other. If there is one thing I have learned after 17 years in the financial industry it’s that the numbers on Read more
Richelle Hofer 