Breaking free from the one-niche narrative and living for the story, not the strategy.
I’ve been walking between two worlds lately—one rooted in reflection, the other wrapped in whimsy.
On one side sits Crossroads Columnist, my soul-baring corner where I unpack the lessons of an unconventional, unhoused life—stories of intuition, reflection, and the grit it takes to rebuild from the ground up. And then there’s My Doll Entourage, my new/not-so-new playground of fiction and flair, where imagination gets to wear heels and strut across the page.
Two different energies. One heartbeat.
For the longest time, I thought I had to choose—pick a lane, stick to a niche, stay in one box so the algorithm could figure me out. Bull shit! Living for me means trying things without the guilt of appearing “all over the place."
Because life isn’t a straight road. It’s a collection of detours, pauses, and pivots—a mosaic of experiences that form something beautiful only when you stop forcing the pieces to fit the same way. You don’t have to finish one endeavor to begin another; you just have to stay present in what lights you up.
Somewhere along the way, the art of sharing got replaced by strategy. Blogging used to be about the person—their musings, their mishaps, the human in the story. Now it’s all bullet points and branding, trending sounds and templated captions.
Appeal over authenticity. Curation over connection.
But where’s the pulse? Where’s the imperfection that makes a story real? Where’s the space for the creator who’s still becoming?
Someone once commented that my content doesn’t appeal because my train isn’t on fire, nor has it reached the mountain top. No Shit Sherlock! I’m the walking epitome of Limbo—the bridge between releasing and becoming! My climb doesn’t fit the mold of “entertainment.” Why? Because the girth of what real life truly is… is incomprehensible.
Dopamine is the drive, the trend, and this is coming from an ADHD diva herself—the queen of energetic initiation. I’m the driving force that wields those hits, and my difference? While those critics are watching, I’m actually out here living it!
But even fire has its flicker. The same spark that fuels the rise can scorch you if you’re not careful. And that’s exactly how burnout brews—trying to be consistent and formulaic in a world that’s constantly shifting. I’ve lived the shift. I am the shift. So no, I’m not following the formula.
Most of what I create—whether it’s a reflective essay, intuitive guidance, or a fictional tale—flows from what I call Middle Ground Guidance. It’s that space between extremes where real understanding happens. It’s where I write from, where my 5-Point Crossroads Readings were born, and where I keep learning how to balance survival with soul.
I don’t want to share all “positive” stories or all “serious” ones. Some days, you need depth. Other days, you need a doll in stilettos saving the storyline. Both matter. Both heal.
If your soul is craving a lighter, playful escape, check out my whimsical corner, My Doll Entourage, where fiction, flair, and a little sass roam free: Visit the blog.
Right now, I’m letting every part of me breathe— the writer, the intuitive, the dreamer, the realist. No preservatives. Just organic energy.
I’m proud of this version of me—the one unafraid to explore and expand. I’m multifaceted, and no hunty, that’s not a flaw… It’s just bad for the algorithm.
So here’s my invitation: Decide which part of me calls to you the most— the reflective insight, the intuitive crossroads, or the fictional escape.
Whichever one you choose, you’ll still meet me. Unfiltered. Unfolding. Unapologetic.
Because balance isn’t about choosing one world over another. It’s about building both—and letting them coexist, just like I do.
As always, thanks for reading!
Join me across my worlds:
🌿 Crossroads Columnist – raw reflections and intuitive depth
💫 My Doll Entourage – stories with sass and soul
✨ S.Nicole-Living – readings, insights, and truth for the in-between
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