All my language lives here — where love abounds, runs ocean-deep, stands steady and strong.

Hello readers,

I am so thankful that you have decided to join this space and embark on this journey with me. Before we get started, I figured I’d tell you a little about myself. I’m a woman — and I love every aspect of being one. The feelings. The softness. The resiliency. The ability to nurture, to hold space, to be held. I was created to be this emotional, empathetic, vulnerable, soft yet mighty being — and over the years I have been learning how to lean into these elements rather than shrink away with the belief that they make me weak. They do not.

I am also a mother and a wife. Much of my healing is necessary to me in order to restore power to my lineage. I feel deeply about the work that I am doing.

This space is intended to be a soft landing for all. My words here reflect the congregation of pieces of life I have lived. My words here are needle and thread, are offerings to this community.

Through my reflections, I strive to lead with a vulnerability that ushers others to lean into their own. I commit to this act of healing that I hope also inspire others to take ownership of their own healing. I believe that when we fail to heal ourselves, we perhaps fail to heal a thousand generations. So why not surrender to the work of restoration and liberation?

If you are here, my hope is that you join me on this journey, and that this space acts as a guide and a resting place for you when things feel too heavy.

I appreciate your support in this publication, whether paid or simply just through the engagement of liking, commenting, and/or sharing.

With love and light,

Mariah Maddox