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I Never Wanted a Traditional Family And That’s Okay

There was a time when I felt like the black sheep. Not because I was lost, but because I knew exactly what I wanted. While others dreamed of picket fences and 2.5 kids, I dreamed of rescue animals, sun-soaked gardens, and herbs drying in my kitchen. My wealth wouldn’t be measured in wedding rings or baby announcements, it would be felt in the richness of healing others, living in truth, and tending to the land.

And guess what? I built that life.

Yes, I’ve collected four engagement rings. But none of them compared to the sacred ring of peace I wear every day, a life that actually fits me.


Since January 1st, 2025, I’ve graced the covers of three magazines, including Hollywood Magazine, Wellness Master Club and been featured in New York Weekly. I’m not saying this to boast. I’m saying this because it brings me happiness. These are my accomplishments. Let them be jealous.

Being able to take a week off to spend time with my 24-year-old husband with fur, Louis, is true success.

I’ve witnessed, through the eyes of an ex-partner, what it looks like when someone becomes envious of another’s independence, attempting to pull them back into a life that was never aligned with their true desires.

This experience became one of the driving forces behind the creation of my program, which supports others in breaking free from karmic cycles. In these dynamics, it’s often the case that one person hasn’t done the deep shadow work required to release the past. Instead, they cling, poke, and prod, seeking to siphon energy from someone who has already moved forward.

Through my work, I guide clients in ending these patterns using living foods, herbal wisdom, astrology, and the deep, sacred journey into their Akashic records. I walk with them every step of the way.

Still, my joy seems to trigger people. The idea that someone can be happy, whole, and successful without the traditional family blueprint confuses them, and sometimes angers them. But I’m not here to shrink to make others comfortable. I’m here to share how I overcame the noise and embraced the life I was born to live.

Here are 10 ways I reclaimed my path, and how you can too:

 


1. I Stopped Explaining Myself

Your truth doesn’t need a footnote.

I used to over-explain why I didn’t want children or why I chose solitude over settling. Now? I let my peace and my garden speak for me.


2. I Let My Animals Be My Family

Unconditional love doesn't require shared DNA.

My animals have been my soulmates. They’ve taught me loyalty, presence, and deep, spiritual connection~more than many humans ever could.


3. I Created a Sanctuary, Not Just a Home

Beauty and peace are revolutionary acts.

I turned my home into a healing space. 

Every plant, every herb, every rescued creature adds to the energy here. It’s not just a place to live it’s a place to be.


4. I Built a Business Around My Magic

You don’t need to fit in to rise up.

As a healer, I used my gifts, herbs, rituals, and intuition, to support others. I stopped hiding and let my medicine speak. And guess what? The right people found me.


5. I Embraced My Wealth Without Shame

Spiritual women can thrive and prosper.

Abundance isn’t dirty. I stopped apologizing for my financial success. My wealth is a reflection of my alignment~not my ego.


6. I Let Go of the “Good Girl” Programming

You don’t have to follow their rules.

I stopped trying to be the daughter, woman, or friend that fit the mold. I became the version of me that felt free. And that changed everything.


7. I Found My Joy in the Soil

My garden is my prayer.

While others chased external milestones, I planted seeds. Literally. Watching something grow knowing I nurtured it is a joy I wouldn’t trade for anything.


8. I Let People Be Triggered

Their discomfort isn’t your responsibility.

I used to take it personally when others got weird around my joy. Now I see it as a mirror. If my freedom bothers them, it’s a sign they’re not free.


9. I Leaned into Ancestral Wisdom

My grandmothers planted this in me.

The women before me, La Golda with her marigolds, Bonnie with her baby’s breath showed me the sacred in the simple. I carry them with me in every bloom.


10. I Fell in Love with My Own Life

You don’t need someone else to complete the masterpiece.

I stopped waiting. For the partner. The permission. The “right time.” I married my life, and in doing so, I found everything I needed.


 

Final Thoughts

Nowadays, I actually pity the very people who try to provoke those who choose a childless lifestyle of creativity and sovereignty. To me those who are so blinded by illusion, they can’t see themselves. I see their pain, and I send them love. But I do not join them in the chaos. After all, some people want the white picket fence without the children coloring on it.

I am genuinely happy for everyone. Even those who don’t understand me. Even those who mock me.

That’s the real prophecy: peace that can’t be shaken, and a heart so full, it overflows with unconditional love.

Choosing an unconventional path isn't easy, but it is powerful. I’m not lonely. I’m not lost. I’m in love with my animals, my garden, my magic, my family visits, my FaceTime with mom, and the life I chose to live.

If you’re on a similar journey, know this: You are not alone, and you don’t owe anyone an explanation.

Let your life bloom your way.

Release and Rejoice Juice

  • 1 bunch spinach 
  • 2 granny Smith apples
  • 1 medium cucumber 
  • 1/2 large beet
  • 1 lemon with the rind and seeds

Juice and drink slowly, squishing it around with your saliva for slow absorption.

 

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