Hey Reader,

This week, I want to talk about showing up — especially when it’s uncomfortable.

It’s Pride Month, and I wore a shirt to my weekly art club for kids that said “Protect Trans Folks.” A lot of people who boldly and beautifully live their truth told me they loved my shirt — which doesn’t usually happen, since I tend to fly under the radar in how I present. Turns out, showing up visibly made me more approachable to people who don’t always feel seen either.

I also got a few stares that lingered a little too long. Maybe the flail on my shirt convinced them to hold their tongue though. Welcome to Texas.

I live in a deeply conservative area, and as a cis white woman, I could easily stay quiet and fly under the radar. For a long time, that's what I've done.

But staying quiet doesn’t help anyone. So I wore the damn shirt. I used my privilege to support a community I care deeply about. I wore it to be visible. To make a kid — or a parent — or another adult in that comic book shop feel even just 1% safer.

It’s scary, especially where I live. But we’ve gotta do it scared. Especially if we have privilege. Especially if we say we care. This is what allyship looks like: small, loud actions. Choosing to look discomfort in the face so others can be more free.

Weekly Tarot Card(s).

This week I pulled two cards. One card just didn't feel like the whole story. There's no rules to how we use Tarot, and a second pull felt right.

First was the Eight of Pentacles — the grind. This card is about dedication, doing the work, and getting better at your craft, your cause, your calling. It’s a reminder that showing up consistently is the work. There’s no skipping the steps — whether you’re building a skill or a more just world.

Then came Justice. And let me tell you, she landed with that bad ass superhero pose. She's the card I needed to see. Justice is about fairness, truth, and accountability — the stuff that doesn’t always come easy but always matters. I felt it in my soul that she's here to tell us to keep taking up space and being loud. Standing up for what's right, even when it's hard. Keep aligning your actions with your values.

Do the hard thing. Scared? Do it scared.

A Powerful Question.

Where in your life do you need to do the hard, necessary thing — even if it’s uncomfortable?

See ya next time.

Prioritize self-care and doing things that bring you joy.

You're a bad ass and doing great things.

Cheers,