Nourishing Female Friendships
Growing up, I never had a lot of girlfriends—not because I didn’t want to, but because past experiences made it difficult for me to trust. One of the most pivotal moments happened in middle school when I lost my entire friend group due to a lie. A girl in our circle ran away and claimed I knew where she was, but I didn’t. Despite my efforts to explain the truth, the “leader” of the group didn’t believe me, and, as kids often do, the others followed her lead. I entered high school without those friends. They would walk past me in the hallway, ignoring me completely, and things escalated so much in gym class that I once had to physically defend myself.
Freshman year was lonely—I had a few acquaintances, but nothing that felt meaningful. Then, at 16, I met my two best friends, and we were inseparable… until I became a mom at 19. I’ll never forget when one of them casually suggested, “Just leave the baby at home…” I understood their perspective—we were still teenagers, and having fun was supposed to be our priority. But my life had changed, and being a mother meant everything to me. After that, we drifted apart, and once again, I felt the sting of abandonment. I remember questioning if there was something wrong with me. Now, I know there never was.
Today, I have three best friends: my sister, a friend from high school, and someone I met about five years ago at an event. These friendships are special, but one of my personal goals for 2025 is to deepen my connections with more women.
Last week, I took a step toward that goal by hosting a small gathering at my home to help us tap into our inner goddesses. The energy was incredible, and I got to spend time with three new women. It was a beautiful experience—one that healed a part of me I didn’t realize still needed healing.
This gathering wasn’t just about bringing people together—it was about rewriting a story I’ve carried for years. I’m stepping into a new chapter, where building authentic friendships with women feels possible and exciting. Here's to nourishing these connections and opening my heart to new ones in the year ahead.
