When You No Longer Fit Your Own Story
It’s okay to grieve the person you used to be. This story offers insight, comfort, and hope for anyone navigating identity shifts and the messy beauty of change.
Maria Kleine
Beauty Is Not a Luxury — It’s How We Remember Ourselves
After years of moving and uncertainty, I’ve landed in a space that feels like home. This essay is about beauty, not as luxury, but as something vital. A quiet presence that softens, steadies, and reminds us who we are when we stop rushing.
If You’ve Ever Felt ‘Too Nice’—This Is for You
Ever felt like being “too nice” was your identity? This deeply personal piece explores how people-pleasing and the fawning trauma response keep us small, and how learning to reclaim our voice can change everything.
Trusting Yourself When Everything Feels Uncertain
Decisions don’t always need perfect clarity, sometimes, they just need courage. By embracing uncertainty, tuning into your body’s signals, and showing up for yourself, you can make choices that feel aligned and powerful, even when the path ahead isn’t clear.
We Need the Darkness — Resilience, Impermanence, and the Hidden Wisdom of Slow Seasons
In life’s quieter, darker seasons, growth is still happening — just more slowly, more deeply. This essay explores how resilience, impermanence, and the wisdom of stillness can guide us through life’s foggier chapters and bring us closer to truth, clarity, and peace.