At just eight years old, my world turned upside down when my family packed up and moved to Tupelo, Mississippi. Leaving behind the only home I had ever known was terrifying—my friends, my neighborhood, my sense of security. But that move? It didn’t last.
From the confusion of my last name mystery to my momma’s legendary refusal to follow rules (white-outting legal documents included), to the moment that sent us right back home, this chapter of my life was full of revelations, chaos, and unexpected blessings.
Because as much as I feared the move, fate had other plans. Returning home wasn’t just about comfort—it was about finding the people and the moments that would shape me forever. The year we came back was the year I met my soul sister, Ashley—the person I never knew I needed.
This is the story of a journey that was never meant to be, the lessons learned along the way, and the people who made home feel like home.