I lost myself for a few years in my 20's. As my 30's approached, I no longer recognized myself.

I went inward, took time away from the crowd to really relearn and listen to myself.

Who was I?

What did I want?

Most importantly, who did I want to be?

Becoming is a poetic exploration of all that I found on this extensive journey.

Each thought, fear, frustration, triumph and disappointment.

The heartache, the hunger, and the healing that broke me apart, brought me to my knees, and

rebuilt me as the woman I am today.

I've shed my skin so many times

I can hardly recognize myself

Layer upon layer

Recreating, restoring, renewing

Blossoming into something entirely new while simultaneously rediscovering the roots of who I've

always been

Like coming home, but nothing feels the same and you know it never will be again

And that's okay