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Christmas Tree

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Every year, right after Thanksgiving night,many families bring a Christmas tree into their home. It’s chosen carefully, welcomed with excitement, and placed in the very best spot—right where everyone can see it. The lights are tested, the ornaments unpacked, and the tree becomes the center of attention. Photos are taken. Memories are made. For weeks, it stands proudly, holding the joy of the season on its branches.

The tree serves its purpose beautifully. It gathers the family together. It creates warmth. It gives more than it takes.

Then December 25th passes…

Slowly, the lights come down. The ornaments are wrapped away. The tree that once held such value is now quietly carried out, no longer needed in the same way. Its role is finished.

Life can feel like this sometimes.

There will be moments when people treat you like a Christmas tree. They welcome you, place you in an important spot, and rely on you for comfort, support, love, or strength. And then—when the season changes—they move on. It can sting if you’re not prepared. But it doesn’t mean your worth disappeared. It means your purpose was fulfilled.

Don’t be surprised. Don’t feel remorse. Be grateful that you were able to be what someone needed, exactly when they needed it. Some connections are meant to be permanent; others are meant to be meaningful for a moment.
Like the Christmas tree, your value was real—even if it wasn’t forever.

“There is a quiet fulfillment in knowing you showed up fully for someone, even if your presence was only meant to last for a season.”

Empower Yourself

Embrace Who You Are

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“Let go of who you think you’re supposed to be; embrace who you are.” — Brené Brown

This quote speaks to one of the deepest struggles we face as human beings: the tension between external expectations and our authentic selves. From childhood, we are shaped by family beliefs, cultural norms, and social pressures that tell us who we should be—how we should act, speak, succeed, and even feel. Over time, these expectations can become a heavy mask, disconnecting us from our true identity and creating a life that pleases others but fails to nourish our own spirit.

Letting go of who we think we’re “supposed” to be is not an act of rebellion; it is an act of liberation. It requires courage to question the roles we’ve adopted and to acknowledge the parts of ourselves we have silenced for acceptance. Embracing who we truly are means choosing honesty over perfection, presence over performance, and self-compassion over self-judgment. It invites us to recognize our strengths, vulnerabilities, and unique gifts without apology.

When we align with our authentic selves, we step into a life that feels lighter, more meaningful, and more grounded. We begin to create relationships built on truth rather than image, make decisions that reflect our values, and develop confidence from within rather than from the approval of others. Ultimately, Brown’s message reminds us that authenticity is not a destination—it is a daily practice of returning to ourselves with patience, love, and the belief that we are enough just as we are.

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Everything Will be OK

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Would you believe me if I tell you everything will be okay? Would you stop crying if I tell you the situation that makes you think life is worthless will make perfect sense in the future, and you will be grateful for it? Please, I am the living proof!

I was rejected by almost every family member when I was 17. You’re probably asking why? What did you do?

    I stood up against my predator.

  • And would have done the same thing again today regardless of all the awful things that happened in my life because I didn’t let him take a piece of me.

    • Today I am grateful for my story because it makes me ME. My friends think that I am strong because I didn’t/ don’t let go. But, I believe that I am just a strong woman who knows her weakness. I took some selfish decisions because I wasn’t strong enough for the reality.

    Here I am today, right where I belong with my lovely tow kids who are giving me every reason to continue this journey!

    Please remember you are going through this because you have what it takes to turn it into the best chapter of your story.

    Grateful

    Thank You is in Order

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    It is always in my heart to thank publicly the people who played an essential role in helping me become the best version of myself. Side joke, I was waiting for my victory speech to do so, then I realized every day deserve a victory speech; because today means that we won the battles of yesterday. In the center of the tornado of my life, at 17, many people came to my rescue, however, there were four rescuers who stood out, and today I want to let them know the role they play in my life.

    Leo Devastey, he gave me another chance to experience life. He literally saved my life by giving me my first paying job. When you’re 17 without a mother, father, nor a godmother in a country like Haiti, being able to have a job is a privilege. My experience as a radio DJ and news anchor was the genesis of becoming Nephtalie. The time that I spent at Radio Phare helped me become a bright young woman. I was able to carry a conversation with some well-educated people who believed that I was one of them while I was still in high school. I thank you Leo, and I will be forever grateful! You are the first person that shows me that there can be light in the darkness.

    Gesner Mervilus, I call him dad because he helped me like a father could have helped his daughter. My meeting with Gesner was pure coincidence or faith, thus, he made an essential impact in my life. Thank you, Gesner, for all the effort you put into getting me the job, even it did not work out, but I know that you’ve tried with all your heart. You’re the second light in my darkness.

    Alain Julsaint, I am literally in tears right now because he is not around anymore, and I am not sure that he knew how his life make mine better. Alain Julsaint was the person who shaped my confidence, he made me believed that I had what it takes. With a smile, he said to me once “you can do this” when I was having second thought about my ability to finish high school while I was working full time. His concept of the education system in Haiti allows me to finish high school, and eventually to be the person I am today. I thank you Alain, and I will be forever grateful. You’re the third light in my darkness. “Un petit bey bey the loin Mrs. Julsaint.”

    Jean Diderot Abellard, I still get emotional every time I think about what he did for me. He saw something in me that I did not even see myself. In June 2005, he made the decision to help me like I was his little sister. Still, wonder why did he help me? Because the people who were supposed to be there for me were playing “No Show.” I will be forever grateful for your gesture. You’re the fourth light in my darkness.

    • Thank you, Leo, Gesner, Alain, and Diderot I am still working on making you proud.

    A bold and golden thank you to every single people who had the opportunity to help me but, did not. Thank you, to all of you who were cheering at my failure. Thank you, because your attitude and rejection gave me the strength to fight in the darkest, and weakest moments of my life. When things seem impossible, I do not bend down nor declare forfeit because of you.

    Knowing that you were waiting for me to fail gave me more determination to keep fighting.

    So as much as I thank and love the people that: embraced me, listened to me, guided me, supported me, encouraged me, reminded me of my goals when I was down, reminded me that I can succeed; Is as much that I thank and love the one who rejected me and still hate me. Because, maybe, just maybe without their resentment I would not have fought as hard that I did to get in the road that will make me the Nephtalie I want to be.