Becoming in public is not about perfection, it’s about authenticity, vulnerability, and growth. For Black women and queer women especially, the pressure to always appear flawless can feel overwhelming, but transparency is not weakness—it’s integrity. This reflection is both an invitation and a reminder: you are allowed to be seen in process, still growing, and still worthy.

Turning 36 invites reflection on what I’m carrying forward and what I’m leaving behind. From rest as resistance to honoring chronic illness and celebrating Black joy, these lessons ground my healing and growth. This is both a release and a recommitment to living with alignment, softness, and purpose.