All The Good Things

Becoming Whole After Hurt

  • A New Baseline
    by DevRene Nicole
    When each of my children were born, he never left my side. I think I’ve mentioned that before, but it’s definitely worth noting because I want to begin with the expression of his dedication to our children. He loved them with all of his heart. There was never a question. If he could have pushed… Read more: A New Baseline
  • Just Start (written February 7th)
    by DevRene Nicole
    Today I experienced something ethereal. I saw so many beautiful melanated faces paired with inviting smiles. The setting was so intimate and warm that you could feel the energy emanating from every table. I attended an event hosted by the Black Mom Collective, meant to celebrate moms for Valentine’s Day. You’ve heard of Galentines, right?… Read more: Just Start (written February 7th)
  • Beautifully Damaged Memories
    by DevRene Nicole
    Grief is not linear. Some mornings, it wakes up with you—quiet, heavy, and familiar. I remember the laughter, the intimacy, the moments that made me feel chosen. I also remember the cost. Holding both truths doesn’t mean I want to go back. It means I’m human. And it means I’m learning how to keep the memories without returning to the pain.
  • The Unraveling
    by DevRene Nicole
    After going through a divorce, I realized the emotional journey doesn’t just end. I thought I’d reinvent myself, but I had to mourn the love I’d lost too. It wasn’t just about separation; I had to untangle my role as a wife and focus on me. Embracing my feelings helped me find clarity and strength to move forward.
  • Profound Recognition
    by DevRene Nicole
    Profound Recognition Today I was washing dishes. Dusting. Washing clothes. Watching TV. And as I was wiping the counter—another mundane task—I thought, “Wow… I’ve normalized my ‘new’ life.” In that moment, I was grateful for how mundane everything felt. Grateful for how boring felt like a warm blanket accompanied by a comforting cup of hot… Read more: Profound Recognition

We can’t truly appreciate the sun without knowing the darkness. Life requires balance — and when I look at it that way, every experience becomes something good. That’s why I chose to call this space All the Good Things — because even the painful moments have shaped me. This process has been about taking both the light and the dark and allowing it to make me whole.