I make songs for the parts we were told to hide.

Writing and creating music for the hidden parts of ourselves can be a deeply healing process. When I began making songs for the feelings we often suppress, it was because silence was overwhelming and felt too heavy to bear alone. Music provides a safe space to express the complex emotions that don’t always fit into words or public conversation. In my experience, the most meaningful songs emerge from the intersection of strength and vulnerability. These songs acknowledge pain, doubt, and sensitivity, while also honoring resilience and hope. When I share this kind of music, I connect with listeners who might also feel overwhelmed by their own emotions but hesitate to show them. If you relate to this, know that your feelings are valid and worthy of expression. Creative outlets like songwriting or journaling can be powerful tools to process what you’re experiencing. It’s often in these 'soft places' that empathy and healing take root. Embracing vulnerability doesn’t mean losing strength but rather having the courage to be honest with yourself and others. For me, it’s about creating a community where we can share the parts of ourselves we were told to hide, so no one has to feel alone in their depth of feeling. Remember, there is beauty in feeling deeply, and music is one way to gently honor that truth.