My Heart is Heavy

I posted this on Meta, but wanted to share here to my followers not on meta.

I’ve been sitting with a heavy heart lately, reflecting on the state of our world and the challenges so many marginalized communities continue to face. As someone who was raised in a home where I went to Sunday school, I was taught to love without conditions and to meet people with kindness, not judgment. I truly believed that by 2025, we would live in a society where we’d have more space and time to connect with our loved ones and ourselves. Instead, it feels like we’re still caught in a fight for the basic rights and dignity of so many – rights that should never have been up for debate in the first place.

To my trans, non-binary, queer siblings, and all marginalized communities: I want you to know that this is a safe space. I see you, I hear you, and I stand with you. Your existence is valid, beautiful, and powerful. This space is for anyone who has ever felt unseen or unheard, regardless of race, ability, religion, or background. You deserve to live in a world where you don’t have to fight every day to simply exist. You deserve joy, peace, and love in abundance.

These thoughts have been weighing on me deeply. It’s disheartening to see how much energy is still being spent on defending basic human rights when we could be focusing on creating lives filled with connection, creativity, and care. Every individual deserves the freedom to express who they are without fear or resistance. And yet, so many are forced to carry the weight of societal judgment and systemic oppression. It is exhausting and unfair.

I am committed to creating and holding spaces where everyone can show up as their full, authentic selves. Whether it’s in my work, my words, or my daily interactions, I strive to embody the love and acceptance that I was taught as a child. Because love, true love, is expansive. It does not judge; it does not exclude. It embraces. Love calls us to action, to stand in solidarity, and to use our voices and platforms for those who are silenced or marginalized.

For those of us who hold privilege, this is our time to step up and do more. To listen, to amplify voices, to challenge harmful systems, and to make it clear where we stand. Privilege is not something to be ashamed of, but it does come with responsibility. It’s on us to educate ourselves, speak up, and make changes within our communities and beyond. Small actions build momentum, and together, we can create ripples of change.

To anyone who needs to hear this today: You are not alone. There are people who care deeply about you, who fight for you, and who believe in a world where everyone belongs. Let’s keep pushing forward together, building communities rooted in love and liberation. Let’s work towards a future where everyone feels safe, valued, and free to live as they are.

If you need support, a listening ear, or a space to feel seen, I’m here. Always. And to those who stand in solidarity with marginalized communities, thank you. Let’s continue to show up for each other and strive for the love-filled, equitable world we know is possible.

And since its Thursday a little throw back of our fur babies some when they were puppies, because who doesn’t love puppies.