"Girl, where have you been?"

Meet Liyah Speaks

I know, I know—I’ve been missing for a good minute. And if we’re being real, this hiatus wasn’t planned. The past year? Whew. My life has changed in ways I still struggle to put into words. Some days, it felt like I was falling apart completely. Other days, I realized it was just a divine redirection—one that I wasn’t ready for but desperately needed.

If there’s one thing about me, it’s that I’ve always kept it real with y’all. I’m not perfect; I never claimed to be. I’ve always shared my lessons so you wouldn’t have to make the same mistakes. But this time? I was the one who ignored my own advice.

I did the very thing I warned y’all not to do.

I put my trust in someone who waved every red flag in my face,

time and time again. I ignored my intuition. I let myself believe in the potential of a person instead of accepting the reality of who they were. I held onto something that had died long ago, hoping I could revive it.

And when I finally needed them the most? They dipped.

But let’s be clear—this isn’t a “poor me” moment. I wasn’t some helpless victim in this. I chose to ignore the warning signs. I chose to let my heart overpower my mind. I chose to move forward despite every gut feeling telling me to slow down. I wasn’t thinking logically. I let my emotions drive the car, and surprise, surprise—it crashed. Silly rabbit, indeed.

And that’s when the real work began.

I had to recover—spiritually, mentally, physically, and financially. I was stripped down to my lowest point, forced to face the truth about where I was and how I got there. The weight of my choices crushed me. Depression hit me hard, and self-medicating felt like the only way to cope. I was lost, alone, and convinced that I had ruined everything.

I spent months beating myself up, replaying every wrong turn, every red flag I ignored, every warning I brushed off. I had to wake up every day and put on a brave face when, deep down, I was drowning. I wanted to tap out completely, but then…

God stepped in.

And He said, “Yeah, we’re not doing that.”

He reached out His hand and pulled me back into His light. He reminded me that this wasn’t my ending—it was a pivot. A realignment. A lesson wrapped in heartbreak. He showed me that the detour was necessary because the road I was walking down wasn’t leading me to where I was meant to be.

And now? I’m back.

I’ve missed this. I’ve missed y’all—my community, my tribe, the women who have always looked to me for clarity and guidance. I’ve missed creating, sharing, and building with you. This time around, things will be different. The mission is clear:

✨ Faith-based & motivational content that feeds your soul✨ Mental wellness tools to help you heal & grow✨ More ebooks, resources, and guidance to get you through your journey

I want to be that beacon of light again, the one you can turn to when you need a reminder of who you are and how powerful you’ve always been. Thank you for rocking with me through it all. The comeback? Oh, it’s personal. And it’s going to be bigger and better than ever.

Let’s get back to it. 💕

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