The Beginning Without You

I created Letters to Raya to share my heart. Not because it’s easy, but because it’s the only way I know how to heal.

I made this account weeks before I gave birth to my daughter, Raya. I imagined I would fill it with her milestones. Her first smile, her tiny hands, her first birthday. But God had other plans for us.

Instead of milestones, I’ve decided to share our journey together — from the very beginning. The quiet prayers, the hopes, the moments of faith and fear, and the love that continues to grow even after goodbye.

Writing has become my way of coping with loss and grief.

Through every word, I find pieces of peace. Through every memory, I remember that love never fades, it simply takes on a new form.

This space is for her. My daughter.

My Raya among the clouds. ☁️💗