New York, Mia

The sun’s gentle morning rays streamed into the room, awakening me with their warmth. I rose from bed, determined to face the new day, although the events of the previous day continued to weigh on my mind.

After a refreshing shower and my daily skincare routine, I made my way to my closet to select an outfit for the day. Today was a day off from work; I needed some time to process and recover from the recent turmoil.

With my outfit decided, I moved on to doing my hair. The simple routine helped ground me and prepare for the day ahead. As I descended the stairs,...