From Rebuilding to Rising: Embracing Authenticity and Growth
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Hello Again, Beautiful Souls
It’s been a while since I’ve written here, and I’ll admit, this post feels like a long-overdue coffee date with an old friend. So much has changed since 2022, and I want to take a moment to reconnect, catch you up on where I’ve been, and share what’s ahead for BantuGirls.
Climbing the Hill
For the past two years, I’ve been scaling one of the steepest hills of my life, and now, standing at the top, I can finally take a breath before continuing this journey. In that time, I ended a decade-long toxic relationship—a chapter that challenged me to rebuild everything from the ground up. It hasn’t been easy, but it’s been necessary.
What’s Been Happening
Life post-rebuild has been a mix of growth, discovery, and healing.
Performing & Dancing: I’ve taken to the stage and the dance floor, reigniting the creative flames that once felt dimmed.
A Touch of Modeling: Posing in front of the camera has been a small but bold step in embracing my confidence.
Writing Again: Here I am, back in this sacred space of words and connection, ready to pour into this blog once more.
But beyond these pursuits, I’ve been walking the often-painful but rewarding road of healing. I’ve faced not just the trauma of my past relationship, but also the shadows of generational and childhood pain that lingered beneath the surface.
I’ve learned to let go—of old friendships I kept trying to resuscitate despite their lack of life, and of the parts of myself that no longer serve me. In the process, I’ve discovered a new version of myself—a version I’m proud of and, dare I say, actually like. Family members may claim this “new me” isn’t the authentic me, but here’s the thing: authenticity doesn’t stay static. It grows, evolves, and refines itself, just like I have.
The Future of BantuGirls
When I first started this blog, I told stories from a safe distance. I avoided speaking in the first person because I doubted my right to share my truth. I was afraid of taking up space and questioned whether my voice mattered.
But that’s about to change.
BantuGirls has always been about authenticity, connection, and growth, and I can’t expect to embody those values without putting my own story on the table. From now on, I’ll be speaking my truth—openly, vulnerably, and unapologetically. This blog isn’t just a platform for sharing thoughts; it’s a place to illuminate our inner selves, to grow, to heal, and to thrive—together.
So, I invite you to walk this path with me. Let’s explore what it means to live bare, authentic lives, to navigate the messy beauty of healing, and to grow into our truest forms.
Here’s to owning our stories, no matter how imperfect they are. Let’s thrive together.
With love and gratitude,
Your Girl at BantuGirls