Growing up, I was taught that boys don’t cry.

So I swallowed my feelings.

Bit my tongue.

Made myself the safe space for everyone else, but never for myself.

Because I saw the pain behind the masks people wear.

And I wanted to fix it.

I wanted to be the person they needed.

But here’s what I learned the hard way:

When you have a heart that’s three sizes too big, your empathy for others can’t be greater than the empathy you have for yourself.

That realization changed everything.

The floodgates opened.

The tears fell.

My voice rose.

And creativity spilled from the cracks–where I once held myself together for the sake of others.

I’m healing out loud.

Because on the other side of those difficult conversations is freedom.

Say the hard thing—even if it’s messy.

Even if it makes you uncomfortable.

Even if it makes you the villain in their story. 

Because the love, support, and understanding that you give so freely–you deserve it too.

Reconnection isn’t dead.

I know it feels like it sometimes.

Because we’re more likely to send heart emojis than handwritten notes.

Because it’s easier to swap voice memos than carve out time for a real conversation.

Because everyone is too busy to schedule a meetup let alone be fully present when you do see each other.

But deep down, we’re all craving something more.

Connection isn’t dead—it’s just waiting for us to bring it back.

And sometimes, all it takes is a simple card.

You’re already the friend who listens. 

The one who genuinely cares.

Now, you can be the friend who reminds someone they matter—no matter how many miles apart you are.

The Heart Collection features 8 beautifully designed flat notecards, made for reconnecting.

✨ Send one to your best friend from college.
✨ Drop one in the mail for your long-distance love.
✨ Leave one on a coworker’s desk just because.

There’s no algorithm here. No notifications.

Just a real, tangible way to make someone’s day.

Because love—real love—deserves more than just a double-tap.

Get yours here. ❤️

(And yes, grab an extra set for that one person you keep meaning to reach out to. They’ll love it.)

Feel free to steal them for your socials—just tag @socurious.co so I don’t cry. 😌🙏

Dreams don’t fade. They wait. 

But the moment you step into your truest path, fear shows up—new, sharp, insistent.

It calls you back to who you’ve always been.

Feel it. Honor it. 

But don’t let it hold you back. 

Fear isn’t a stop sign. It’s a compass, pointing you toward what you truly want.

You’re braver than you know.

I believe in you. 

A journal prompt: When was the last time I felt this kind of fear? How did I move through it? How do I want to do things differently this time?