Hey everyone,

I’m Cherise, a twenty-something trying to find my way through the world and discover the answers to questions I’ve always asked.

I’m a long-time people-pleaser who has struggled with depression and anxiety. Too many times I think life isn’t worth living. College was a whirlwind. Balancing multiple part-time jobs, extracurriculars, and a demanding course load left my mental health in tatters. Now, post-graduation, I'm in a job that barely pays the bills while I fumble to pick up the pieces of my mental well-being. Some days (most days), it's a huge struggle just to get out of bed and face the world. I wake up dreading the day and having zero hope for the future as I watch the world collapse around me. 

But yet, there is a tiny part of me that still believes in a different life. A life where laughter, love, joy, adventure, and sheer happiness aren’t just rare moments but the norm. I want to wake up excited for the day because I’m living the life of my dreams and can’t get enough of it. As crazy and unattainable as it sounds, I want this for both you and me.

So this blog is a space to explore that journey, to hold onto that tiny spark of hope, and to walk together toward a life we love living. If any part of you feels the same, then welcome :)

Let’s walk this path together, one day at a time until we emerge into the light ☀️