Mastering the Beast Within
“Words, once unleashed, can wound beyond repair—but they are not my master. Integrity is.” Mastering the Beast Within
“Night Terrors: Unveiled Secrets”
“Look behind me. Shh! Do you see her silhouette back there? Probably pretending to be asleep?” “Night Terrors: Unveiled Secrets”
When the Picture Changed, Did You?
The life you pictured a year ago may not match today—but the change might be growth, not failure.
Quiet Strength on Four Wheels
My all-time favorite automobile is the Lincoln SUV. It’s not loud or flashy—it’s solid, smooth, and confident. It rides easy, handles business, and makes long drives feel effortless. A Lincoln S
“Melanie M. Johnson Wins 2024 Rhapsody & Rhyme Poetry Prize: A Journey of Healing and Authenticity”
“Discover the inspiring journey of Melanie M. Johnson, winner of the 2024 Rhapsody & Rhyme Poetry Prize. Explore her healing poetry and authentic storytelling, rooted in her experiences as a domesti
The Art of Creative Survival: From Wounds to Wisdom
Creativity, for me, is a scar that learned how to speak. It doesn’t arrive polished or rehearsed—it rises from lived hours, from pressure, from moments that left marks and demanded meaning.
The Influences That Shaped Me
A reflection on the people, experiences, and values that quietly shaped my character, leadership, and sense of purpose over time.
How Joe’s Songs Helped Shape My Voice as a Writer
Guidance sometimes arrives not from a person in your immediate world, but through timeless music that meets you where you are — teaching you to feel, reflect, and grow.
Forged Where Silence Breaks
Creativity didn’t arrive polished—it arrived pressured. It formed where silence pressed hard enough to speak, where experience left marks and demanded meaning. What emerged wasn’t decoration, bu
“When Nicknames No Longer Fit: Letting Go with Love”
Have you ever stopped calling your adult child a nickname they no longer like? This reflection explores the balance between love, respect, and growth in parent-child relationships.