Rose

*Gentle Note to the Reader This piece speaks honestly about darkness, addiction, and spiritual oppression. While details are shared with care, some readers may find parts tender or stirring. Please read at your own pace. Pause if you need to. And know this - nothing here is written to shock or shame, but to testify to hope. If you’ve walked through darkness yourself, you are not alone. If you’re still in it, this is an invitation - not to have it all together - but to let light find you....

There’s something about Christmas that makes my heart soften. Maybe it’s the twinkling lights, the early mornings with Jesus by the tree, or the quiet reminder that this season is not about perfection - it’s about redemption. Before I go any further, I need to say this: I know what it feels like to desperately need a Savior. I’ve lived through trauma, addiction, darkness, and seasons where I didn’t think I would ever be whole again - but Jesus stepped into those places and rescued me. And...

Some weeks, life reminds you exactly what matters. This week, it was this simple truth: You can glow on the outside… but the real glow starts on the inside. And if anyone knows this, sis - it’s me. Let’s talk skincare first (because you KNOW your girl has opinions 😂), and then we’ll talk about the glow that no bottle can buy. ✨ OUTSIDE GLOW: My Ride-or-Die Skincare Picks I’ve been a skincare girl since I was 14 years old - no joke. While the other girls were using Noxzema, I was over here...