Not Every Ending Comes with Closure

Come, come sit with me… grab your drink and pull up a chair. Listen… I’m one of those people who likes to have everything all wrapped up neatly. But uummm… we all know in life… that doesn’t always happen. And sometimes… we don’t get the closure we crave. I had a friend. I truly thought we were good friends. We hung out, did things together, and had been friends for years. We met at work… and even after I left that job, we still kept our friendship going. Until… we didn’t. Honestly? I don’t even know why they stopped talking to me. I called. I left messages. I texted. And nothing. My goodness… it was hard to let it go. Because I like closing the circle. I like understanding. I like knowing why something ended. But this circle… It never closed. And that was the hardest part. And honestly… it still bugs me. And maybe that’s the part we don’t talk about enough. Not every relationship ends with a conversation. Not every ending comes with an ex...
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Year-End Reflection - 2025

Come, come… sit with me.

2025 is coming to an end, and a new season is about to begin.
Before I look ahead to 2026, I want to pause and reflect — because this year changed me.

2025 was a year of courage.
A year of stepping out of my comfort zone.
A year of being seen.

And this… this is my truth.

For a long time, I lived in the shadows — and if I’m being honest, I was very comfortable there.
But I kept feeling this gentle nudge to come out… to do something more.

I laughed and said, “Nope. Not happening.”
And yet… it did happen.

I once wrote about listening to the nudge in my November 12 blog but I never shared what that nudge actually was.
So here it is.

The nudge was this blog.

Starting it was one of the best things I have ever done for me.

I’m no longer hiding in the shadows, but the nudges haven’t stopped.

It tells me there are so many people who feel unseen.
But I see you.

And when I say, “Come, come… sit with me,” I truly mean it — exactly as it’s given.

I felt that nudge again, and it was to do a podcast, as the simple truth is this:
Some people love to read.
And some people need to hear the words.

So I’m following the nudge.

I’ll keep writing — because words matter to me.
But I’m also opening space for my voice, because speaking brings me joy.

Here’s another truth.

I was terrified to start this blog.
In my mind, I thought maybe one person would read it — and that would be enough.
But my heart overflowed with more readers then I ever imagined.

So I kept writing.

And now, stepping into a podcast feels the same — still outside my comfort zone, still a little scary — but I’m doing it.

One day, I may share why the shadows felt so comfortable to me.

So yes… my 2026 is opening with a bang. 😁
And once I go live, I’ll let you know.

I hope when you think of 2025, you smile —
because it was a year of courage, growth, and choosing oneself.

And when you think of 2026?
Let’s open it with laughter and joy.

Because laughter makes everything brighter.

Let’s Stay Connected

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loveandlifewithlisa@gmail.com

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