Tomorrow, the world celebrates Mother’s Day. For many, it’s a beautiful day filled with love, gratitude, and family. But for others… people like myself… it has never been that simple. Not every mother-and-child relationship is loving, nurturing, or safe. For some, this day is filled with guilt, confusion, fake smiles, and quiet reflection. I fall into the category of estranged relationships. My mother and I had a toxic relationship, and although I love her in my own way and w

The forces that try to suppress your light want you to feel small, broken, and powerless. They want you to be depressed, anxious, afraid, lonely, and weak—physically and mentally. They want you to lose your sense of self, your purpose, and your hope. This is not just a personal struggle; it is a spiritual battle. The thoughts that invade your mind can rot your soul and steal everything that truly matters. But you are not powerless. You can fight back. You can reclaim your str