Welcome to Golden Hour & Growing Pains, a space where I document the ever-changing seasons of life—the beautiful, the bittersweet, and everything in between.

I’m a 27-year-old wife and mother, navigating the wild, wonderful, and sometimes chaotic journey of adulthood. Parenthood changed me in ways I never expected, marriage continues to teach me new lessons, and faith keeps me grounded. My daughter, who I’ll simply call J, is my greatest joy and my daily reminder that life moves fast—sometimes too fast.

Here, I write about the things that shape me: the struggles and triumphs of raising a little one, the evolving dynamics of love and partnership, the books that inspire me, the pursuit of education and career goals, the styles that make me feel like me, and the nostalgia of youth balanced with excitement for what’s ahead.

This blog is anonymous, not because I want to hide, but because I want to be honest—raw, real, and unfiltered. Maybe you’ll see a bit of yourself in my words, or maybe you’ll just enjoy the ride with me. Either way, welcome. Let’s grow through this together.