The Girl Who Didn't Belong...Adopted, Adorned, Unseen

Episode 4 — Between the Break and the Light

In this chapter of The Dragonfly Experience, I’m taking you back to my high school years — when I looked like I fit everywhere but felt invisible inside. Cheerleader. Honor roll. Smiling in public, grieving in private. This episode explores the friendships that held me together, the wounds I hid, the heartbreak that cracked something open, and the first love that saw me before I could fully see myself. This is where I began learning the shape of my heart — what broke it, what held it, and what I kept chasing because I didn’t yet understand my wounds. If you’ve ever carried grief quietly or searched for safety in the wrong places, this one may speak to you. Step into the space between the break and the light.

She Was my Home

Before I had the language for grief, I knew what it felt like to lose home. This episode is for anyone who was mothered by someone who didn’t have to—but chose to. On paper, she was my adopted sister. In my heart, she was my sanctuary, my “sister mama.” She loved deeply, lived joyfully, and taught me that presence love lasts beyond this life. In this episode, I share memories of the woman who raised me, the grief of losing her too soon, and the handwritten words she left behind that still guide me today. 🌿 Themes you’ll hear: * The sacred bond of chosen love * Navigating grief and memory * A handwritten poem that lives on as my inheritance Her words are a reminder that love doesn’t die—it transforms. ✨ If you’ve lost the one who made you feel safe, this episode holds space for you. Listen now on The Dragonfly Experience.

The Girl Who Didn't Belong...Adopted, Adorned, Unseen

I was six months old when I was adopted. On the outside I had dresses, bows, and the perfect smile — but inside I felt hollow. In this episode I talk about growing up in a religious, rule-filled home, the loneliness beneath the lace, friendships that felt transactional, and the relief and emptiness that followed loss. I close with practical ways I learned to hold myself, journal, and choose my own yes. This one is for anyone who’s ever tried to shrink to belong.

Becoming the Healer I Needed

Have you ever silenced yourself just to feel safe? In this first episode, I share how loss, survival, and a sacred encounter with a dragonfly led me into transformation. This is where healing meets awakening—and where wings finally take flight. 🎵 Music licensed via Pixabay (CC0). Full details at:https://thedragonflyexperience.godaddysites.com/credits

I Thought I’d Be Healed By Now

Have you ever done the journaling, the affirmations, the deep inner work—yet still felt the ache? In this episode of The Dragonfly Experience, I open up about my healing journey through sudden loss, unraveling faith, instability, and rebuilding life with my son. Healing isn’t linear—it’s a spiral. I share five grounding practices that help me honor my pace, tend to my nervous system, create safe rituals, grieve who I had to be, and speak to myself with softness. This is for anyone who’s whispered, “I thought I’d be healed by now”—and needs the reminder that you are not on a deadline. You are sacred, still becoming, and still powerful. Key Takeaways * Healing is not a straight line, but a spiral * Why rebuilding doesn’t mean failure—it means survival * Five practices that keep me grounded in the messy middle * A reminder that you don’t have to be “finished” to be worthy of love and belonging 📌 Connect with KhryssTheEmpress Instagram & Threads: https://instagram.com/khrysstheempress@khrysstheempress [https://instagram.com/khrysstheempress] Podcast Website: https://thedragonflyexperience.godaddysites.com/ 🎵 Music licensed via Pixabay (CC0). Full details at:https://thedragonflyexperience.godaddysites.com/credits