“my Doll died in October” by omission

Dear Diary, let’s talk Rooting & Stabilization.

As someone in my twenties, trying to navigate establishing an ideal and sustainable life, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. We're bombarded with expectations, financial pressures, and the dizzying array of choices that could define our future. Ignoring any "piece of the pie"—be it unresolved trauma, self-sabotaging patterns, or external toxic influences—is only setting yourself up for a poorly baked future. Don't build a life on an incomplete blueprint; address every crack, every weakness, because you’re the one who has to live in that house. This isn't about dying physically; it's about "dying to the flesh"—

which means shedding old habits, mindsets, and energies that no longer serve thy highest self.

and I want to also credit my friend Heaven for introducing me to the term and the idea of what this rebirth cycle/process is. I’ve smashed plates before, and of course I journal and pray, but I’ve never made it such a “thing”.. but bitch this is the year where we’re taking self care beyond the surface.

Here’s how to officiate your own liberation if you’re into that kinda shit too:

Step 1: Ignite the fire & the Burning Desire to:

Fix Your Shit

First, you have to feel it in your bones, that undeniable urge to change. For me, it was a slow burn, then a sudden conflagration of "enough is enough." The initial step is always identifying the issue. This can be painful, swift, or a gradual dawning, uncovering external factors, internal struggles, or simply realizing you are the bottleneck.