Making a Big Decision (and Giving Yourself Grace)

Lately, I’ve been facing a big decision: whether or not to change a name connected to my work.

This isn’t a small choice. Names hold meaning, history, and identity — and deciding whether to let one go can bring up a lot of feelings. Sometimes, strange timing or unexpected events can make you pause and wonder if it’s a sign to stop, wait, or rethink things.

I’ve found myself asking big questions, feeling unsure, and even feeling pressure to decide quickly when I don’t feel ready yet. Change can be exciting, but it can also be scary — especially when you’ve planned something for a long time and worry about how others will react.

It’s okay to feel nervous.

It’s okay to take your time.

It’s okay to check in with the people closest to you first.

Growth doesn’t always look neat or confident. Sometimes it looks like hesitation, deep thought, and learning to be patient with yourself.

Supporting Kindness and Connection

Along this journey, one thing that remains important to me is promoting kindness, understanding, and healthy communication — especially for children and families.

If you’d like to support that mission, you can check out the “Words Connect, Not Attack” Anti-Bullying Coloring Book, created to encourage empathy and positive words in a gentle, creative way.


Ways to support include:

A $10 monthly donation or $1 one-time donation

Purchasing the coloring book for $6

Picking up a WCNA bookmark for $2.50


Every small act of support helps spread messages of respect, care, and connection.

Thank you for being here — and for choosing kindness, one step at a time. 💛

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