Unpacking the Layers

There’s a softness in me that very few ever get to see not because it isn’t there, but because I protect it. Deeply. 

I’m one of those people everyone comes to for advice, guidance, love, and saving-the-day moments. And while I do it with grace, there’s another side to me, the one that stays tucked away, layered beneath years of growth, healing, and quiet reflection. 

I’ve always been guarded. Not in a bitter way but in a sacred, intentional way. I’m introverted to my core. I don’t speak unless spoken to, not out of rudeness, but because my energy is precious. The truth is… I’m an artichoke soul. You have to peel back many layers to reach the heart of me and not everyone is meant to get there. 

The ones who do? That’s usually family. The people I feel peace around. The people who don’t pull or push just let me be. 

I haven’t always been this peaceful. Years ago, I carried a lot of anger. I would react quickly, often from a place of pain or protection. But after a deep season of prayer, deliverance, and inner work, I became someone new, someone softer. These days, it’s nearly impossible to get me out of character. I live in peace. I choose peace. 

And yet, I still struggle with letting people in. Not because I’m cold… but because I’ve come so far. I’m careful about who gets this better version of me. 

This blog is my quiet way of opening up. A space where I can unpack these layers slowly, gently. A space for softness, truth, healing and maybe a little guidance for anyone else learning how to live in peace, too. 

I’m a homebody at heart. I find joy in cooking, hosting small family dinners, traveling, and just being with the people I love. But writing? That’s where I really speak. 

So, this is where I’ll share the parts I usually keep hidden. Not all at once, but layer by layer, quietly and on my terms. 

Welcome to Quiet Layers