Stepping Away to Step Forward: My Blog Relaunch Story

There’s a strange kind of quiet that follows an unfinished project.

No grand farewell. No audience asking, “What happened?” Just a long pause — and then, eventually, a whisper:

“Maybe it’s time to begin again.”

So here I am, returning to The L Word with both more clarity and less certainty. I have no perfect strategy. But I do have something to say.

Why I Stepped Away

When I first launched this blog, it was rooted in an intuitive belief: that my travels and transitions had meaning beyond me — that sharing them might offer resonance, or even guidance, to women walking similar paths.

But in practice, I struggled. I couldn’t quite articulate how place and personal growth were linked. I lacked a roadmap — not just in writing, but in life.

Then came structure. For the first time in years, I re-entered the workforce with a full-time role. With it came routines, PTO limits, and a quieter, creative voice. Travel became vacation — scheduled, short, shallow. And slowly, I stopped writing.

The truth is: I didn’t give this blog the devotion it needed. And more honestly? I didn’t know how to.

Why I’ve Returned

Recently, life shifted again, in a major way. I felt compelled to write about it. To document it. To share it with a community that doesn’t quite exist yet — but whose presence I believe in deeply.

I’ve realized how much wisdom I’ve gathered quietly. How much I would’ve valued hearing someone say, “This is normal. This is hard. And this is how you’ll find your way.”

This blog is my offering — not only to myself, but to other women navigating the same in-betweens. I spend time online. I scroll, I save, I consume. But now, I want to contribute. I want to speak. And perhaps most importantly, I want to listen.

What to Expect from The L Word

This is a space for women who are evolving — often quietly, often while alone.

You’ll find travel guides, yes. But also letters, confessions, and reflections on the kind of life we’re all trying to build: intentional, fulfilling, unfiltered. This is for the woman in transition — between cities, relationships, beliefs, or identities.

It’s about becoming. Slowly. Honestly. Boldly, when possible.

So if you’re here — whether intentionally or by chance — welcome. I’m grateful you’ve

found this corner of the internet. I’m learning to inhabit it again, too, as I relaunch this blog and tell my stories.

→ If you’ve ever paused something meaningful and felt the call to return — I’d love to hear your story. Comment below or send me a note. Let’s grow together.

– The L Word