MY LIFE & STORY

The Wound of Being Misunderstood: A Personal Reflection

In my 34 years on this earth, I have found the art of connection to be…
The Quiet Miracle of Adoration: The Clarity I Found While on a Pilgrimage in Mexico

I recently went on a trip to Mexico, traveling through four different cities with my mom’s…
Learning to Be Seen: A Journey Through Fear, Intimacy, and Love

I’ve recently been thinking about my fears around vulnerability and intimacy. Sometimes it feels easier to…
Rediscovering My Faith on My Own Terms: A Personal Reflection

So I have been sitting here thinking a lot about my faith and the millions of…
Juventud y Pelo Negro Pronto Pasa: Youth and Black Hair Soon Pass

I have a few things I would like to rant about today. First, I recently had…
The Grace of Surrender: Divine Timing and the Work Within

I wanted to write about surrender today and what it means to let go of control…
Roots of Resilience: The Immigrant Journey to the American Dream

My father, Antonio Contreras, immigrated to the United States at the young age of 18. He…
Growing Up in the Golden Age: The Best Time to Be an Ordinary Kid in America

A Journey of Reflection: I’m currently working on a series of personal written reflections—more of a…
She Maybe, Possibly Believed She Could—So She Tiptoed Her Way, Wondering What Would Happen If She Just Kept Going.

A Journey of Reflection: I’m currently working on a series of personal written reflections—more of a…
A Six-Year Journey Revisited: Looking Back with New Eyes

Nearly seven years spent doing some of the most challenging work I’ve ever undertaken. These journals…