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Notes From the Field: Lessons I Learned in 2025
My 2025 has been a mix of rises as slips only to find a way to rise again. I have small victories after a lot of inner battles which in some ways seem to be tougher to handle.
Yet, I find peace in that.
As I look back on lessons I've learned this year, I look forward to the next year.
I have no resolutions to pitch here, as I have nothing much to resolve. Just things to do..and an identity to fortify...one that future me can be proud of, because I walked the long path in t

The Ronin that Writes
Dec 27, 202510 min read


Grief and Honor: Life Lessons from My Brother's Death
While other families were planning to come together for the holidays, mine would be reeling from Death...one of our own who, like so many others bearing the last name, went through their journey of struggles and self discovery riddled in vices and close calls with our maker.
I learned that night when I had to have him pulled off Life Support, that Death brings life to us, whether we want to admit it or not. That Grief and Honor would become my watchwords...

The Ronin that Writes
Dec 18, 20258 min read


The UNSEEN Pandemic: Loneliness
Some of us choose loneliness to be "at peace" and not be exposed or manipulated by anyone else because we're ultimately afraid of being misused or taken advantage of. To some, loneliness or being alone is considered a virtue.

The Ronin that Writes
Dec 11, 202511 min read


When a Hurt Heart Heals
Whats the worst part of a Relationship?
Many will say that the breakup takes the cake, the final kiss, the final goodbye if you're lucky.
But for the few, the worst part is long AFTER the split,
When a Hurt Heart starts to Heal.

The Ronin that Writes
Dec 3, 20258 min read
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