Have you ever been that person who holds everything and everyone together? The one who gets things done, keeps life moving, and never really lets herself fall apart because, honestly, if you did, who would fix it? That’s me. I’m the planner, the helper, the steady one. But this week… yeah, I hit a wall.

I didn’t even explode. I just cracked a little. I got frustrated. I expressed my feelings. I didn’t sugarcoat it. And for a moment, that was enough to shock some people around me. You know that feeling when you’re like, “Wait… I’m allowed to feel this?” Yeah, that.

And that’s when it hit me. People love your strength until they have to see your weakness. They’ll clap for

Just when you think you’ve found peace, safety, and comfort—it happens again. Another disappointment. Another letdown. Another moment that makes you question, “Will this cycle ever end?”

That kind of heartbreak is heavy, because peace isn’t just about calm surroundings. It’s about trust. It’s about believing you’re finally safe to rest, finally free to exhale. And when that trust is broken, it can feel like the ground has been pulled out from under you.

I won’t sugarcoat it

Dear Readers,

Let’s clear something up right now:

Struggling doesn’t make you weak.

Needing help doesn’t make you broken.

Getting support isn’t something to be ashamed of — it’s strength in its rawest form.

We live in a culture that rewards the hustle. We’re praised for “toughing it out,” for being independent, for staying quiet and handling things behind the scenes.

But at some point, silence starts to feel like suffocation.

And the strongest thing you can do… is breathe anyway.

Some of us grew up thinking we had to survive everything on our own. We weren’t taught how to talk about pain. We were taught how to

Dear Readers,

I’ve been thinking a lot about strength lately. It came up while helping my daughter prepare for a retreat talk, and it got me reflecting on my own life. Strength and endurance are connected, but they are not the same thing.

Strength shows up in a moment. It’s the courage you find when life hits fast, a tough conversation, a decision you’ve been avoiding, or just keeping it together when everything feels overwhelming. Strength helps you stand.

“I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me” (Philippians 4:13 KJV). I lean on that verse when I need help right then, not tomorrow or next week, but in that very moment. That is what strength looks like.

Endurance is

Embracing Resilience: Navigating Life’s Challenges with Strength

Greetings, cherished readers of Just Catrina! Today, I invite you into a candid exploration of a topic that resonates deeply with the ebb and flow of life: resilience. Life’s journey often takes us through unexpected twists and turns, and it’s during these challenging moments that the power of resilience becomes profoundly evident.

In a world that often celebrates perfection, there is immense strength in embracing vulnerability. Acknowledging our struggles and uncertainties allows us to connect with our authentic selves. As I share this, I want to be honest with you—I