At first glance, you may see me and see the welcoming, beautiful, warm part of me who's eager to laugh, play, and forget that I'm actually an adult. But, as you come closer you realize that there are equal parts of light and shadow and I'm comfortable in them both even if you aren't. You may not see it, but you can sense it.

After spending years concealing the beauty of my depth in fear of being perceived incorrectly, it was my own shadow that forced me to see how both the bright energetic playful parts, and the deep, dark, powerful, and sometimes scary parts were gifts and I had to fully unwrap if I wanted to experience life that was as full as I was.