In this episode of Black in the Saddle, I'm reflecting on a type of grief we don't often name, the grief that shows up when our reality no longer reflects our vision, especially when it comes to our horse journey. What happens when the life you said you wanted feels out of sync with the life you're actually living?

After a meme, a TikTok, and one simple question from a mentor, I found myself reflecting on how grief shows up in my life and how I have (or often have not) processed it. I share the steps I’m taking to realign, not through performance or pressure, but through a personal 90-day recommitment plan focused on my physical, mental, emotional, and social wellness.

If you’ve been feeling disconnected from your joy, your rituals, or your why, this episode might be the mirror you didn’t know you needed.

In this episode, I explore:

• How grief can manifest
• What a recommitment plan looks like with the goal of building my relationship with my horse
• What I’m doing to start small and build up to the goals I’ve created.

Mentioned in this episode:

→ Free 90-Day Recommitment Worksheet (Download)

→ Loveland Foundation (Therapy vouchers for Black women and girls)

→ Chincoteague Pony Swim

If this resonated, share the episode with a friend or tag me on social @blackinthesaddle. I’d love to hear what you’re recommitting to.