I used to think that when life breaks you, all you’re left with is the mess. The pain. The pieces of what was.
But now? Now I know better.
Because life has tried to break me more than once. And yet, here I stand – stronger, wiser, and more me than ever.
What remains after breaking?
- The parts of you that can’t be destroyed.
- The wisdom you never wanted but now wouldn’t trade.
- The undeniable proof that you are built for more than you ever imagined.
In this week’s podcast, I’m pulling back the curtain and sharing some of the hardest moments of my life – moments that could have shattered me completely.
But instead? They revealed me.
If you’ve ever felt like life was too much… if you’ve been through something that left you questioning who you even are anymore… I see you. And I want you to hear this. Listen to the podcast now.
Because you’re still here. And what remains after breaking? That’s where your power is.
With love & resilience,
Beautiful Scars
The world breaks everyone, and afterward many are strong at the broken places.
~ Ernest Hemingway
Resilience isn’t about avoiding the fall – it’s about how you rise afterward.
When life shatters you, you face a defining choice: remain in pieces or create a mosaic from what remains.
The Japanese art of Kintsugi repairs broken pottery with gold, transforming damage into art. What if we approached our own breaks this way – highlighting our scars as the places where strength was forged?
Your healing isn’t about erasing what happened. It’s about weaving those experiences into something more beautiful – a self-image gilded with wisdom that only comes through surviving what once seemed unsurvivable.

Taylor & Tessier Kodiak Brass Necklace
An irregular baroque pearl – once considered flawed by traditional standards – is celebrated as the centerpiece of this stunning Taylor & Tessier necklace.
A daily reminder that our “flaws” make us memorable – this isn’t just jewelry; it’s philosophy you can wear. The asymmetry, the unexpected curves, the organic shape that couldn’t be replicated if you tried – imperfection has never looked more powerful.
Like resilience itself, the brass will develop a patina over time, telling the story of your journey while remaining unbreakably beautiful.
3 Times Life Almost Broke Me
Some stories leave us forever changed – and today, I’m sharing mine.
In this raw, unfiltered episode, I’m opening up about pivotal moments when life brought me to my knees, the painful lessons that followed, and how these breaking points ultimately revealed strengths I never knew I possessed.
If you’re currently walking through fire or helping someone who is, this conversation might be exactly what you need to hear.
// TheEDIT
A weekly digital magazine by the School of Self-Image
IF YOU LIKE IT, SHARE IT