My Story
I learned early in life that pleasing others was the surest way to feel accepted. I spent decades trying to earn love—first from people, then from God—through striving, perfection, and control. Slowly, my True Self was buried beneath layers of expectation, religion, and fear until I could no longer hear her voice.
Though I looked strong and capable on the outside, inside I was unraveling—physically, emotionally, and spiritually. Anxiety, people-pleasing, and self-neglect became my way of life. But through years of therapy, discovering God's unconditional love for me, and quiet time in nature, I began to return to who I was always meant to be. I discovered that the power to change was never “out there”—it was within me.
Today, I live from a place of peace, freedom, and wholeness. I am no longer performing to please but living true to who God created me to be. And that is the same journey I now help other women take—the journey home to their True Selves.
Connect with me: darlamaewriting@gmail.com