From Broken Pieces to Brave Beginnings: My Journey to Knighlah

Hey there, friends!

If you're here, it means something in my story resonated with you, and for that, I'm grateful. Welcome. Welcome to a space where vulnerability meets resilience, where we turn the jagged edges of our past into the stepping stones of our future.

Let's cut to the chase: my life hasn't been a fairytale. More like a wild, chaotic adventure through a thick and tangled forest. I've danced with dyslexia and ADHD, wrestled with the shadows of depression and anxiety, and survived the storms of abuse – the kind that leaves scars you can't see but still feel every damn day. I've stared homelessness in the face and learned that even in the darkest corners, there's always flicker of light.

But here's the thing: I refuse to let my past define me. Instead, I've chosen to use it as fuel, it hast taken time but i have turned it into a catalyst for something beautiful. I've always clinged tight tothe magic of creativity, and ultimately it and the healing power of compassion, and the life-changing impact of a positive attitude have brought me into a new place of an empowered existence. And now, I want to share that with you.

My journey took me down a rabbit hole of neuroscience, where I became fascinated by the way our brains learn and grow starting early at 10 years old it grew as i navigated the in and outs of therapy and the system. I wanted to understand how we can rewire ourselves, how we can build resilience, and how we can find our inner strength. And that's exactly what I'm trying to do with my "Knighlah the Knight" series. A book Ive written to help kids find their own way out of their forest how ever tangled and confusing it may be.

Knighlah's adventures aren't just stories; they're lessons wrapped in magic. They're about grit, empathy, and believing in yourself – even when the world tells you otherwise. They're about facing your fears, finding your purpose, and discovering that true heroism comes from kindness and courage and understanding those around you are just like and uniquely different from you.

I know what it's like to feel lost, broken, and alone. I know what it's like to carry the weight of the world on your shoulders. But I also know that healing is possible. Growth is possible. Transformation is possible. And I want to walk that path with you.

This blog is a safe haven – a place where we all can share our stories, our struggles, and our triumphs to help lift each other up. It's a place where we can learn from each other, support each other, and inspire each other. It's a place where we can turn our broken pieces into brave beginnings.

So, if you're ready to embrace your journey,(where every you are in life) if you're ready to find your inner Knighlah, or what ever it is that invigorates and inspires you to be who you want to be, then you're in the right place. Let's do this together.

Hey friends!

It’s Leah, artist, writer, mother of 4 I’d love to see where you are now or what connects you to this goal-oriented community of people perusing dreams in spite of the tangled ways of your past or the negative thoughts that stop you from taking your first step.
What have you learned from your troubles that benefit you in your future?
What's a dream you hope to pursue and maybe one- or two-time actionable goals you can start today?