Losing a parent is one of those heartbreaks that rearranges your entire world. It doesn’t matter how strong you are, how prepared you think you might be, or how much time has passed, grief doesn’t follow a schedule. It hits you in waves, quietly some days and like a storm on others. There’s no straight line. No map. Just moments. And somehow, in the middle of all that pain, something powerful can begin to grow.
When I lost my father, everything in me shifted. He wasn’t just a parent. He was my guide, my anchor, my safe place. I didn’t just lose him, I lost the voice that encouraged me when I was lost, the presence that made me feel seen, the wisdom I didn’t even realize I was soaking in all my life. His absence cracked something open in me, and at first, all that came out was confusion, anger, and deep sadness.
But over time, unexpectedly, those cracks also made space for something else: purpose.
That’s where La’Heart Desires was born.
It was a heart move. It came from me trying to figure out how to keep breathing while my chest felt hollow. It came from the need to make sense of the pain, to transform it into something that could live on, not just for me, but for others. My father’s initials, “La,” became more than a name. They became a legacy. A reminder that even in loss, love doesn’t die. It evolves.
Grief taught me more about life than any classroom. It taught me to slow down, to reflect, to ask hard questions. It revealed the parts of myself I had ignored, the pieces that needed healing. And in doing so, it uncovered a deeper mission: to inspire, empower, and educate others who are navigating their own storms.
I don’t say this to suggest that grief is something to “get over” or even fully understand. It’s not linear. You can feel fine for days, maybe even weeks, and then get hit out of nowhere by a memory, a scent, a song, and suddenly, you’re back in that place of longing and pain. That’s normal. That’s human.
But here’s what I’ve learned: you can build something beautiful out of the pieces.
You can let your pain become the blueprint for your purpose. You can use your story not just to honor what you’ve lost, but to uplift someone who’s still searching for hope. You can let your grief remind you that you’re alive and that life, even with its heartbreak, still holds so much potential.
La’Heart Desires isn’t just a brand. It’s a reminder that legacy isn’t limited to what someone leaves behind, it’s also about what you choose to carry forward. My father’s life and even his passing, ignited something in me I didn’t know was there. And now, through my work, I get to share that light with others who may feel lost in their own darkness.
If you’re grieving, I see you. You don’t have to rush your healing. But know this: from the pain, something sacred can rise. Keep listening to your heart. Keep building, piece by piece. Even in the chaos of loss, your purpose is still waiting to be found!
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