If someone had told me a few years ago that I’d become a children’s author, I’m not sure I would have believed them. Not because I didn’t want to write, but because I didn’t see myself as creative. I was the structured one, the planner, the professional. Creativity, I thought, was for someone else. Someone braver. Someone who could handle the vulnerability.

But something shifted.

To start writing children’s books, I had to completely let go of who I thought I was, and who I thought I was supposed to be. I had to quiet the inner voice that told me I didn’t belong in that world. And I had to do something truly uncomfortable: I had to let my heart lead.

The stories came rushing out. They didn’t ask for permission. They poured out of me, full of rhythm, truth, and the lessons I wanted to share with my children. These books weren’t just ideas, they were little pieces of my soul wrapped in rhyme.

And that’s the thing about creativity: it’s deeply personal. It’s also wildly vulnerable. Sharing your art with the world means opening yourself to criticism, rejection, and misunderstanding. I’ve come to realize that artists aren’t just creative, they’re incredibly brave.

I’m not a published author yet. I’m currently working with a coach to refine my stories and prepare to query literary agents, with the ultimate goal of becoming traditionally published. It’s a journey filled with learning, stretching, and a lot of faith.

Now, as I work with my coach, I’m stepping into a new phase of growth. Learning how to improve something I’ve poured my heart into is both humbling and rewarding. It’s not always easy, but I believe that the more we grow, the more we can give.

If you’re standing at the edge of something new, something that both excites and terrifies you, know this: it’s okay to let go of who you were. It’s okay to not have all the answers. And it’s okay to begin before you feel ready.

The world needs your story.

You were made for this.

And just maybe, like me, you’ll find that your greatest transformation comes the moment you let go.

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