sometimes,
we don’t realize what tough seasons do to us.
after we go through it and come out the other side,
other people can notice the impact all that weight carried.
so i sent my cousin a VN earlier to wish her a happy birthday.
she responded about how i sound and it floored me…

“jamari,
i have to say that you sound really happy.
you sound joyful,
like you hear it in your heart and your voice.
so keep on what you’re doing,
love you much.”

thank you.
that is the best compliment i’ve heard in a long time.
i haven’t been doing much outside of work,
but i’ve been taking it slow and allowing.
allowing myself to just feel and be whatever.
i’ve been listening this song from cleo sol on repeat today:

…but i don’t feel sad.
i feel seen tbh.
i’ve let go of the wheel and let God tbh.
i guess that’s what healing is.