His Love, Her Language I’ve always been expressive — quick to hug, quick to lean in. Physical touch is my default. It’s how I show love. So when I reached in for him and felt his shoulders stiffen, it caught me off guard. Not because he did anything wrong… but because I briefly interpreted it… Continue reading The Language Gap
Forgiveness
Why Love Isn’t Always Enough Two hearts can still love each other and yet arrive at the same quiet truth: love alone is not always enough to undo what was broken. Forgiveness may have been offered, apologies exchanged, and the past acknowledged—but the hurt still lingers, uninvited, living softly beneath shared moments and familiar routines.… Continue reading Forgiveness
Table for Two
Dedication: To the Men Who Paved the Way… I want to open this with a special shout-out to all the special men in my life — those who are here standing strong and the ones who have passed away. This one is for you. Your presence has shaped me, your strength has inspired me, and… Continue reading Table for Two
Proof is My Priority
The Silent Win: How to Use Doubt as Fuel Dear Reader, I have some big exciting news: I am in the strategic planning phase! I’m visiting the gym tomorrow to finalize my membership and I’m genuinely excited about it. I’m also ready to tackle the logistics of food prepping so I can properly fuel this… Continue reading Proof is My Priority
The Love That Built Me
December 3rd — The Day My Heart Learned It’s First Great Love Dear Reader, Some stories shape your life. Some stories change your life. And some stories save your life. This one is all three — because it begins with my son, my heart, my Shonny. From the moment he arrived on a Monday at… Continue reading The Love That Built Me
The Three R’s
Rest • Reset • Reclaim The Art of Becoming Your Own Safe Space By Indie — Dear Indie Exclusive Issue One of the biggest parts of becoming my own safe space was finally carving out a physical space that felt like mine. Not shared. Not borrowed. Not halfway put together. I took our spare room… Continue reading The Three R’s
H.E.R
We dive into the realities of menopause — the era where hormones hit the remix button and moods switch from sweet to spicy in minutes. It’s not personal… it’s biology, it’s life, and it’s a chapter every woman deserves grace through
W.O.M.A.N
Woman Overstepping, Misplacing And Needing Boundaries. Dear Reader, Let’s call this behavior what it really is — low class and low self-worth. Because any woman who allows herself to linger as an option instead of standing firm as a choice is already telling the world everything, she thinks she deserves. A woman with confidence doesn’t… Continue reading W.O.M.A.N
Welcome to Dear Indie💋
Dear Reader, Welcome to Dear Indie💋—where Dear Abby meets Gossip Girl, and the tea is always steeped in truth. This isn’t advice; it’s perspective. It’s reflection. It happens when you stop pretending everything’s fine and start talking about what’s real. What You Can Expect From Dear Indie Dear Indie isn’t a strict schedule — it’s… Continue reading Welcome to Dear Indie💋
A Love I Didn’t Plan
That night wasn’t about love — it was about loss. I was there with my family, gathered to celebrate my brother’s life and find a little comfort in shared memories. My heart was heavy, still carrying both grief and quiet acceptance that marriage, for me, was over. I wasn’t expecting anything beyond that moment —… Continue reading A Love I Didn’t Plan
Marriage, Men, and Me 