Not everyone will stay — and that’s something the heart learns the hard way. A few days ago, I saw a TikTok post from Rica Peralejo where she talked about friends who had cut her off — and how she’s learned to be okay with it. What she said really hit me, so I decided to write this. Twelve years ago, I suffered a stroke … Continue reading It’s OK When People Unfollow You in Real Life
Keeping free talk sessions alive is an art—here’s how ESL tutors can keep the conversation flowing naturally and make every minute count. #ESLTutoring #FreeTalk #OnlineTeaching #ESLTeacherTips #WorkFromHomeLife #LanguageLearning Continue reading Mastering Free Talk: How ESL Tutors Can Keep Conversations Flowing
II’m a middle child. Growing up, most of the focus naturally went to the eldest, who carried the pressure of setting an example, and the youngest, who needed the most care. And honestly, that’s okay. It rattled my confidence a little, sure — but I never let it define my worth. I quietly learned how to carve out my own space, even without being front … Continue reading You’re Not So Important, and That’s Okay
After 19 years of marriage, I can confidently say that it’s not the big, grand gestures that keep a relationship strong—it’s the little things. Sure, romantic getaways and fancy gifts are nice, but they’re not what hold two people together through the hardest seasons of life. It’s the way you show up for each other in the everyday moments that truly matter. Lay and I … Continue reading The Little Things That Make a Relationship Stronger
From My Corner of the Couch 