I Believe

These aren’t just words on a page; they’re the scars and lessons I’ve collected along the way. Most of these I learned the hard way—through mistakes, losses, and moments where I felt completely broken. I’m sharing them here because I wish someone had sat me down and told me these truths before I had to find them out for myself. This is what I’ve gleaned from the fire.

I Believe you should always treat your parents better than you can possibly comprehend cos you'll never realize just how much they deserve til they're both gone.

I Believe no matter how hard you try we're all bound to still have at least some regrets in life in the end it's just a matter of which ones we let them end up being.

I Believe there's no equal for the therapeutic value of the smell of a fresh bon fire for your soul.

I Believe no human besides maybe your parents or kids can ever love you like your animals do.

I Believe loss and loneliness are the true nightmares of real life.

I Believe there's no medicine like sunshine and the pitter patter of misty rain.

I Believe we can only ever know our true strength when we've completely broken with no hope in sight.

I Believe having a soft heart is a super power, not a weakness.

I Believe there is hope in this world and humanity if only we choose to see it and pass it on.

I Believe that as long as we believe we can make the difference we want to see in our world, ourselves, and each other.

I Believe that there is no power stronger than that of belief.

Dedicated to Maudie and Buddy Christian. Thank you for being the foundation of my story and for the unconditional love that taught me what belief really looks like.