Twenty-three years ago, I became a mom to my daughter, Kyra.
At the time, I was a flight attendant. Before Kyra was born, I flew four days a week. My life was busy, active, and always moving.
I was used to being independent, traveling often, and taking care of myself.
Then everything changed.
Kyra had colic, which meant she cried often and had a hard time sleeping. I went from traveling for work to being home with my baby every day. My ex-husband worked long days, so most of the time, it was just me and Kyra at home.
I loved my daughter with all my heart, but I was also very tired. I felt lonely, and I was trying to figure out my new life as a mother on my own.
I read every book I could find because I wanted to help her feel better. I learned how to swaddle her, play white noise, and gently bounce her until she finally fell asleep. I was doing everything I could, but deep down, I knew I was struggling.
One day, I decorated my bedroom.
I have always loved making spaces feel warm, calm, and beautiful. When I finished decorating, the room looked perfect. It looked exactly like the bedroom I had always pictured for myself.
Then I sat in that beautiful room while I rocked my baby, and I had a thought I will never forget.
I thought, “This room looks like the life I pictured, but the life I am living does not feel like the life I pictured.”
From the outside, everything may have looked fine. Inside, I knew I wanted something different. I wanted more peace. I wanted more purpose. I wanted more freedom. I wanted more control over my future.
That moment changed the way I saw home.
I realized that a home is not just walls, furniture, and pretty decorations. A home should support the life you want to live.
Sometimes, we reach a point in life when the life we built no longer fits who we are becoming. Our family changes. Our needs change. Our dreams change. We change too.
When that happens, it is okay to want a fresh start.
I know what it feels like to look around and think, “I am ready for something new, but I do not know where to begin.”
That is why helping women find the right home means so much to me.
A move is not just about bedrooms, bathrooms, or square footage. A move is about finding a place where you can feel safe, calm, happy, and excited about your future.
You may be wondering if you can afford the life you want. You may be wondering where you should move.