Nobody will find me here...

Welcome to Florafolly 🌸

Where stories bloom and lessons unfold.

A journey inward, shared outward.

And so it starts…

The story 📚

“Nobody will find me here.”

I’m thinking to myself as I close the door of my closet.

I’m all set: my notebook, my favorite pen, and a little light. I settle in and start to write. I’m 7. Life feels hard, and overwhelming. Writing becomes my refuge—I write in my journals, and I even start creating stories.

Immersed in my imagination, I thrive. I reimagine a world I’d love to live in.

I want to keep this a secret at any cost. I hide. I don’t talk about it with anyone.

Years later, I’m 18. Things are rough. I’m struggling through my first year of medical school, feeling worse than ever. One night, I open my laptop and start writing a story again. It feels like the only safe place. I put a password on it, determined that no one will ever read it. Writing is my sanctuary—the one place where I have all the control, where I can pour out my emotions without fear of judgment.

Fast forward another decade, I’m 28. I’ve been writing daily gratitude for months, and one day I think to myself: Why not start journaling again? I’ve always loved writing. I’ve been doing it for work, but what about writing for myself? So I create a journaling template and start again.

But this time, it feels different.

Writing publicly—articles, posts—has been surprisingly satisfying. So I wonder, What if I could do more of that?

I start a blog. And no surprise, I love it.

Then, one day, I open a Threads account and start sharing bits of me.

My life, my stories, my thoughts.

Suddenly, I can’t stop.

Not only do I love writing openly, but I realize I’m holding a gem in my hands…

The lesson 📝

Looking back, I realize that for years, I kept my love for writing locked away because I felt like it was something too fragile to share. It was my private sanctuary, my escape, my safe place. I feared that putting it out there would somehow ruin it—that the vulnerability of sharing could hurt more than the satisfaction of expressing myself.

But here’s the twist: once I started sharing, my writing took on a new life. By letting others in, I found the energy and freedom I’d been missing. I realized that sharing the things we love doesn’t weaken them; it strengthens us. It connects us to others in ways we never expected, and sometimes, what we hide out of fear is the very thing that can make us feel truly alive when we finally let it be seen.

So, here’s the lesson I’m taking forward: the things we keep hidden, those quiet dreams and passions we shelter, often have the potential to bring us—and maybe others—more joy and connection than we realize. It’s not always about having perfect confidence; sometimes, it’s about letting go of the fear that someone could take away something we hold dear.

Sharing doesn’t diminish what’s special to us. It helps it grow.

The questions 💭

Think about the parts of yourself you keep tucked away, like I did with my writing. What’s something you’ve always loved but felt hesitant to share with the world?

Imagine yourself sharing it, even just a little. What would it look like? What would it feel like?

What’s stopping you from letting others see this side of you? Is it fear, the worry of judgment, or maybe the thought that it’s just “not for others to see”?

And finally: What’s one small step you could take today to bring this hidden passion or dream a little closer to the light?

Maybe the first step you could take today would be to share your hidden dream with me?

I’d love to hear it.

Celebrate my birthday with me 🥳

I’m turning 30 today, and I wanted to celebrate by making a dream of mine come true. You guessed it, it has something to do with… writing.

I’m proud to announce that, as of today, I’m a self-published author!!

In my first e-book, “Rewrite Your Life’s Narrative”, I’ll walk you through how I turned everyday moments into lessons that helped me grow and find purpose. It’s a practical guide with prompts and a journaling method to help you uncover the lessons in your life, too.

You can get it here: https://florawrites.gumroad.com/l/skdwfjq

Use the code “BDAY30” to get 30% off (ends at midnight Sunday 17)

Until next time, may your stories unfold.

With love,

Flora