A relaxing self-care day took an unexpected turn when Persephone staged a full rebellion in the middle of a packed car wash. Chaos, embarrassment, and character development included.
A Colorado snowstorm, a Gryffindor doctorate gown, QHHT®, and a blue van named Persephone somehow turned into a reminder that joy, imagination, and being delightfully nerdy still matter — especially when life gets hard.
Turns out, “it works” and “it actually works” are two very different things. A story about reclaimed freedom, unexpected lessons, and perspective shifts you don’t see coming.
What does it really feel like to step back into the world after everything has changed? A personal reflection on courage, connection, and the messy middle of beginning again.