A flood of heartbreak, and how we carry on
After deadly flooding in Kerr County, I’m reflecting on grief, guilt and what really matters when tragedy strikes. From my years in TV news to Hurricane Harvey and beyond, this is what I’ve learned about carrying heartbreak—and how we keep showing up with empathy, love and the courage to live.
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The girl who faked amnesia
When I was 10, I faked amnesia to escape the pain of not belonging. Thirty years later, exclusion still stings. This is a story about childhood wounds, adult echoes, and the decision to stop shrinking. I won’t fake amnesia. I won’t play small. Not anymore.
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Okay, but when?
After the sudden loss of a colleague and the lingering absence of my uncle, I’m reflecting on the fragile line between dreaming and doing. Through music, memory and a box-filled apartment, I’m learning that life doesn’t begin “when.” It’s already here. The only question is—what are we waiting for?
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three life-changing words
What if 1 Corinthians 13 isn’t just for weddings? A recent family celebration led me to reflect on the sun, forgiveness and the kind of love that bears all things. From personal missteps to public cruelty, I’m learning that grace, not grudges, makes room for growth. This is a story about letting go—so we can begin again.
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when the story changed — and why
For 16 years, I poured my heart into local news—chronicling tragedy, triumph and everything in between. But eventually, the weight of it all caught up with me. On a quiet mountain in Montana, I realized it was time to step away from the mic and rediscover the story within.
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when silence speaks the loudest
Silence can be sacred—but it can also be deeply wounding. In this reflection, I explore how the absence of words can either comfort or cut and what I’ve learned about healing, boundaries and grace through the quiet. Sometimes, the hardest truths—and the greatest revelations—arrive not in noise, but in stillness.
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the heart of the matter
One year ago, everything seemed aligned—stars, timing, even love. What began as a lighthearted friendship quietly grew into something more. But just like a total solar eclipse, that rare moment of perfect alignment proved fleeting. This is a story about love, loss, and learning to let go—with grace, with hope, and with a heart that remains wide open.
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The gray zone
How long do I want to live in the gray zone? That question—sparked by a single silver strand—led me somewhere much deeper.
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The thing about pain
How do you measure pain? How much can you tolerate? When is it good, and when it is just too much? In April 2024, in a shameful urgency to rid my home of a few too many empty Amazon boxes, I rushed down the stairs of my home, lost my footing on the door frame and crashed down onto the unforgiving concrete porch. If you’ve fallen, you might be familiar with the slow-motion dance done as you go from standing… to spilling. In that split-second—in an effort to avoid falling down my porch—I contorted my left foot under my body…
Keep readingbeautiful writing ✍️ I always enjoy reading you! Gracias Melissa! Don’t wait to move downtown! Go and enjoy a night…
I agree with the current state of news on tv. I tune in in the morning and evening and mostly…
Thank you for sharing. I’m sorry it was so painful. Your mom was right!!! So glad you are back sharing…
Thank you for sharing, praying 🙏 for fast recovery.
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Thank you for sharing, love to read your blog! Very interesting and inspiring. Keep up the great work! From another…