May these words open hearts to understanding.

Cocoon of Healing is my poem about retreat, silence, and slowly breaking open into life again. I wrote it in the quiet spaces where I…

The world was full of words, but I was lost in silence. Stroke took my voice and language—yet I refused to stay lost. I searched…

Not every life-changing moment announces itself. Some come with warning signs, others hit in an instant. For me, stroke recovery has been full of both.…

In the days leading up to an unexpected surgery, every emotion made itself known all at once.But when I look closer, I realize this isn’t…

Hi, I’m Denise – a writer, survivor, and believer in second chapters. I began rebuilding my life one word, one act of courage, and one creative spark at a time. Through my reflections, poems, and stories, i share lessons i have learned about healing, resilience, and rediscovering joy. Because no matter what we face, it’s never too late to rewrite your life.