Unaltered Voices

  I had never heard the term destiny swapping before, but everything clicked once I learned what it was. What Is Destiny Swapping? Destiny swapping occurs when someone siphons another person’s energy, success, and drive, slowly taking on their best qualities while leaving them depleted. It happens subtly, over time, and often by those closest to us. While both men and women can do this, men seem to get away with it more easily because society often enables them to take, take, and take without accountability. We already know that women are the creators of life, but what’s not often discussed is how powerful our energy truly is. It’s the force that nurtures, builds, and sustains. And unfortunately, some men recognize this and seek out thriving, vibrant, and emotionally strong women—not to love them but to become them. My Personal Experience with Destiny Swapping I was thriving—mentally, emotionally, financially. I loved life and loved myself. Then he came along, and I thought this ...

  "My tears are the rain when I cry." During a powerful prayer, my herbalist spoke these words to us, and they immediately resonated with me. I thought about what rain does—how it nourishes the earth, brings life, and cleanses. Then I thought about what happens when I cry. Rain is essential to the Earth’s water cycle. It replenishes rivers, sustains plant life, and washes away debris. Too much or too little rain can create an imbalance. Droughts leave the land barren, while excessive rain leads to flooding and destruction. Our emotions work the same way. We create an emotional drought when we suppress our tears, refusing to release what burdens us. We become hardened, unable to grow, unable to feel. We push forward, pretending everything is fine, yet inside, we are cracked and dry, longing for relief. Without release, stress builds, tension lingers, and we find ourselves disconnected from our emotions. But when we cry and allow the rain to fall, we cleanse ourselves. Tears ha...