Leaving my people in California felt like tearing away a whole piece of my identity… but somehow, here in Texas, me and my kids are actually thriving. And the craziest part? It’s because of the tribe I left behind. The way they raised me, loved me, and toughened me up without even knowing it.

In this episode, I open up about missing them, appreciating them, and realizing they quietly prepared me for a life where I could stand on my own — even when things got terrifying, like surviving a literal tornado out here.

I also share this soft little hope in my heart: that when my daughters are older, they’ll still choose me as part of their tribe… someone they let in, someone they trust, someone they want at their table.

Bittersweet, grounding, a little stormy, and a whole lot of growth.