I’ll be honest—this morning almost took me out.
I stayed up way too late watching the Grammys, knowing full well that I’m trying to maintain my 5 AM routine. But of course, that went straight out the window. I was dragging myself out of bed, which meant my kids woke up late, and the morning turned into pure chaos. By the time I dropped off my son, all I wanted to do was collapse on the couch and take a nap.
And then the thought crept in:
“Maybe I should just push my soft launch back a little bit. Just a few days. Just so I can rest.”
Honestly, I was this close to letting that thought win.
As my Adderall slowly started to kick in—way slower than I needed today—I let myself sink into the couch, giving myself permission to just breathe.
But then, somewhere between debating whether or not to close my eyes and letting my mind wander, I had a moment.
“Get up. Finalize the site. It doesn’t have to be perfect. Just get it out there.”
And I listened.
Because if I didn’t, I knew exactly what would happen—I’d keep pushing the date back, waiting for this mythical “perfect moment” that was never going to come.
I’d stay in this toxic cycle of delaying, overthinking, and convincing myself I’m not ready.
And that’s exactly how you end up never launching at all.
The Pep Talk I Didn’t Want But Needed
Now, let me tell you something about my inner voice. She is not some gentle, affirmations-and-soft-words kind of girl.
She is a harsh, no-nonsense, Haitian woman who does not believe in procrastination. This morning, she was yelling at me:
“Get the fuck up and get on your computer! Stop playing with your own potential. Stop doubting yourself. Just launch the damn thing!”
And you know what? She was right.
Even though I’m exhausted.
Even though I feel like I’m not doing enough.
Even though I battle this constant feeling that, because I’m not in a traditional 9-5, I don’t deserve to be tired.
The truth is, I’ve been working so hard to get here.
And just because the work I’m doing isn’t showing immediate financial returns yet doesn’t mean it isn’t valuable.
But imposter syndrome? Yeah, she’s been loud lately.
There’s a part of me that constantly worries about how people perceive what I’m doing.
“She has a degree. She could be making six figures right now. What is she even doing?”
And maybe no one actually thinks that. But I think that. And that’s enough to mess with my head.
It doesn’t help that I feel this overwhelming guilt if I spend the whole day working on my site but the house isn’t perfectly clean, or dinner isn’t ready when my family walks in. I know my family supports me, but there’s still this internal pressure, this need to prove that I’m being productive in a way that makes sense to everyone else.
But today, I reminded myself that I don’t need anyone’s validation.
I just need to show up for myself.
This Is Just the Beginning
So, here we are. Unapologetically, Dorothy! is officially live.
It’s not perfect. It’s just a preview of what’s to come. But it’s out there. And that’s what matters.
This blog is just the start of something much bigger. I’ve discovered that storytelling is my passion—it’s how I express myself, how I create, how I connect.
For the longest time, I told myself that writing wasn’t for me, but now? I can’t imagine a day without it.
I love sharing stories, painting pictures with words, and making people feel like they’re right there in the moment with me.
And after years of overthinking, second-guessing, and pushing this dream to the side, I am finally stepping into it fully—unapologetically.
A Special Thank You
None of this would be possible without the support of my family and friends.
🪄 To my husband—who is ten toes down for me no matter what. I swear I could wake up tomorrow and say I’m training to be an astronaut, and he’d start looking up NASA programs for me.
🪄 To my mom—who has been stressed out by my constant pivots but still supports me even when she doesn’t fully understand what I’m doing.
🪄 To my kids—who are my biggest cheerleaders, reminding me every day why I push forward, even when I doubt myself.
🪄 To my best friends—who have been my backbone, my listening ear, and the ones constantly feeding into my delusions. Y’all hype me up even when I have no business being hyped, and I love you for it.
This is only the beginning, and I cannot wait to show you all what’s next.
Key Takeaways from Today’s Soft Launch
✔️ Show up anyway. Even when you don’t feel ready. Even when you’re exhausted. Perfection is a lie—just start.
✔️ Your inner voice matters. Whether she’s kind or harsh, listen when she tells you to stop doubting yourself.
✔️ Imposter syndrome is a liar. Just because you’re not seeing immediate success doesn’t mean what you’re doing isn’t valuable.
✔️ Stop waiting for permission. The only validation you need is your own.
✔️ Support systems matter. Surround yourself with people who believe in you, even when you don’t believe in yourself.
What’s Next?
This is just the start of Unapologetically, Dorothy! I’ll be sharing my journey, my lessons, and my stories with you all—raw, unfiltered, and unapologetic.
If you’ve ever struggled with self-doubt, perfectionism, or just feeling like you’re never doing enough—welcome. You’re not alone.
Now, let’s go make some magic.
🥂Cheers to new beginnings, and thank you for being here.
Unapologetically, Dorothy! ❤️
