It's been a hot minute since I last checked in on the blogosphere. Life has been a rollercoaster of epic proportions lately. Between juggling the demands of being a full-time educator, a mommy, and a business owner has been nothing short of a whirlwind. But let me tell you, the start of 2024 has been a wild ride like no other! And with Valentine's Day approaching and February being the month of love, this is truly the first time I've ever felt so full of love. I felt it was only fitting to dedicate this post to the power of love.
Spending time to heal and get back to the essence of your true self is a journey within itself. Finding love was never on my bucket list of things! I know every woman’s dream is to get married, have this beautiful wedding ceremony and walk down the aisle in the most gorgeous captivating gown. However, after my dad passed away, getting married was never a part of my dream. Because I’ve honestly lost all hope and confidence that there was truly someone out there in the world for me. It can take time to rebuild trust and let someone new into your heart. But when love finds you, it can be a powerful and transformative experience.
For me, that love came in the form of a woman. I had never considered myself being so attracted to women before that I’d want to spend the rest of my life with her, but when I met her, everything changed. She saw me in a way that I had never seen myself before - she saw strength and beauty and potential where I had only seen flaws and insecurities. For the first time, I was able to be openly and unapologetically in love with someone who truly saw me for who I was. It was a feeling of freedom that I had never experienced before.
Having a supportive partner who holds me accountable has been both challenging and rewarding. She challenges me to be the best version of myself, even when it's difficult. But she also loves me in places where I never thought love could exist, showing me that true love knows no boundaries.
Watching each other parent our own children has been a beautiful and sometimes difficult experience. We have had to stretch and grow in ways that we never imagined, but we have done so together, as a team or at least we’re intentionally trying to every single day. We fight and have our moments, but we always come back to each other, knowing that we are better together than we are apart.
Being loudly and proudly in love with a woman for the first time has been an amazing and sometimes overwhelming experience. But through it all, we do our best to be partners and to support each other in every aspect of our lives. Love is a journey, and I am grateful to be on this journey with someone who sees me, loves me, challenges me, and supports me in ways that I never thought possible.
I only pray that I am able to support her in every aspect of her life as well. You know us “Taurus” how we get when we’re in our mood and have our attitude. I’ll tell you’ll this I am working so hard to be a better listener to actively listen to her needs and concerns, offering a compassionate ear whenever she needs to talk.
I will also strive to show her love and affection in all the ways she appreciates. Whether it's through small gestures like sending her flowers to work on Fridays to brighten up her day or planning a surprise date night, I think it’s so important to make a consistent effort to make her feel loved and appreciated.
I am really her biggest cheerleader and just hope that she knows how incredible of a person she is. Supporting each other in a relationship is a two-way street, and by being there for each other in times of need, celebrating each other's achievements, and showing love and affection, you can continue to grow and strengthen your bond and have a solid foundation. Together, you can conquer any challenge that comes your way and continue to build a strong and loving PARTNERSHIP!