Celebrate Anyway — Even When You’re Afraid

Let me be real with you for a second.

I didn’t want to have a book signing.

Not because I wasn’t proud of the book. I absolutely am. I know what I poured into those pages, and I know the kind of healing it can bring because I’ve lived it.

But I was scared. Scared that no one would show up. Scared I’d be sitting in a room full of empty chairs and heavy silence, wondering why I even bothered. Scared that disappointment would find me again because let’s be honest, sometimes it has.

And if fear had its way, I would’ve canceled it before it ever got started.

But then someone I deeply respect, one of the quietest voices in my life, looked me in the eye and said, “Celebrate what you’ve done.”

That simple sentence stuck with me.

So I did it. I took a deep breath, booked the space, and planned it anyway. Not because I was sure it would be perfect, but because I decided I was worth celebrating, even if it made me nervous.

And y’all... my people showed up.

Not just physically, but emotionally and spiritually. They showed up with hugs, prayers, affirmations, laughter, and the kind of energy that reminds you just how supported you really are. The fear didn’t win. Disappointment didn’t get the last word. And I was reminded that I’m not in this thing alone.

“For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.”— 2 Timothy 1:7

I’m grateful for every single person who supported me. Whether you pulled up in person, shared the flyer, sent a prayer, bought a book, or helped behind the scenes, I felt it. I truly did.

This experience reminded me of what my brand Adorn is all about. It’s not just about looking good or smelling good. It’s about showing up fully with honor, majesty, glory, and splendor, even when you don’t feel ready. Especially then.

So if you’ve been holding back on celebrating something you’ve done; maybe because of fear, maybe because of past disappointments...consider this your sign.

Plan the event. Launch the idea. Post the announcement.

Do it scared.

Do it unsure.

Just don’t let fear rob you of your moment.

Because healing doesn’t just happen on the page.It happens when you take up space and say, “I’m here.”And I’m so glad I did.