The Conch and Me
I know what it is to be carried by waves, to be tossed, turned, and left to harden. Like this conch…
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I know what it is to be carried by waves, to be tossed, turned, and left to harden. Like this conch…
Selena Willis writes to connect, heal, and remind us we’re never alone in our struggles.
A reflection on fear, inner struggles, and the possibility that the beast within could be a friend.
“Even then, I wasn’t just small. I was a builder, a fighter, a dreamer.”
“Love is not one-sided; it’s shared, reciprocal, alive—roots entwined, growing stronger with time.”
“Despite traps and false smiles, I rise again—whole, standing strong, ready to rebuild.”
Bless all women, nurturing and kind, their strength and love inspire the world every day.
Even though it seems I might be fading “into the abyss of those who have hurt me, I am still that Queen!”
Thank you for your resilience, Mom. You’ve given your all, navigating every challenge and circumstance.