Can you share a positive example of where you’ve felt loved?

There are moments in life that can feel overwhelming…times when the world seems heavy, and it’s hard to see the love that’s right in front of us. For a long time, I struggled to recognize the blessings and the people who truly cared for me, especially during my time in Las Vegas. But when I look back now, I realize that love was always present, waiting to be seen.

I’ve always cared deeply for others, always hoping for the best outcome and seeking to spread positivity. And I’ve felt loved many times in my life…whether through precious moments with my grandbaby, receiving a sincere “thank you” for a simple act of kindness, or feeling the warmth of genuine support from those around me.

But in Vegas, I couldn’t see it. My time working with entertainers and in a rehabilitation hospital was marked by struggle—emotionally, mentally, and even financially. Life there left me feeling undervalued, disrespected, and isolated. I worked hard, I cared deeply, but I felt unseen and unappreciated by the system around me. The weight of the negative experiences in Vegas was hard to shake…

It wasn’t until God spoke to me—urging me to quiet my mind and let go of the negative thoughts—that I began to see things clearly. My eyes and heart opened, and I realized I had been blessed all along. It took the stillness to hear the truth that had been around me: I was loved, even in the midst of hardship.

At the hospital, despite the struggles with administration, there were staff and doctors who truly cared for me. They showed me kindness when I needed it most. I’ll never forget the way they supported me when my car broke down and I couldn’t make it to work, helping raise money so I could return home to Seattle. In my darkest moments, they showed up with love, encouragement, and financial support. Yet, I couldn’t see it at the time. My heart was clouded with hurt, and the negativity I was surrounded by consumed me.

It wasn’t until I left Vegas and returned to Seattle that I was able to reflect on those times with clearer eyes. I could finally separate the suffering from the love that had always been there. I began to see the goodness in the relationships I had formed. I realized how much I truly valued the doctors and staff who had been my constant source of support. Without the lessons I learned from them, I wouldn’t have had the confidence and skills to land my current job in the Neurosurgery Specialty Clinics.

Today, I’ve reconnected with several of those wonderful people on social media. They’ve shared how much they miss me, and I can sincerely say I miss them too. Life just isn’t the same without the bonds we formed. I’m grateful for those moments we shared, for the love they gave me, and for the opportunity to continue those relationships even from afar.

If you’re feeling lost or disconnected, if you find yourself stuck in the heaviness of negative thoughts or difficult circumstances, I encourage you to pause and open your eyes. Look beyond the struggle, beyond the disappointments, and you might just see the love that’s been with you all along. Sometimes, the love we need is in the small, quiet gestures of kindness, or in the unexpected support of a friend or colleague. And often, the blessings we seek are there, waiting for us to recognize them.

Love doesn’t always look the way we expect it to. But it’s there…if we take the time to see it.

LadyFlava of LadyFlavaNews

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