Transcending Joy
— The Meaning Behind My Name
Transcending Joy isn’t just a name I chose for my Threads platform — it’s who I am. It’s my story of moving forward, healing through creation, and finding light even in the darkest moments.
The last few years have tested me in ways I never imagined. The year after moving from Arizona to Ohio — when I was still married — my dad was killed in a car accident right before Thanksgiving. Then came my divorce. Soon after, I faced a scam where the person became threatening — the FBI was notified, though nothing came of it — and I was pushed into a house I couldn’t afford. I lost one dog under heartbreaking circumstances, then my cat to old age and cancer, leaving only the dog my best friend gave me.
I’ll admit I felt bitter and resentful at times, feeling like no one truly understood my grief, losses, or loneliness. But I chose to find beauty anyway — in nature, in photography, and in the quiet moments that remind me the world still holds wonder.
Scotland has always been my anchor. Its wild landscapes, misty hills, and timeless stories reflect the same endurance and courage I’ve discovered in myself.
And Sam Heughan has been a source of inspiration and hope. Watching him run a marathon for blood cancer research moved me deeply — his determination, heart, and quiet focus reminded me of the power of resilience. His projects — The Sassenach Spirits, Galloway Distillery, and My Peak Challenge — show the impact of passion combined with purpose. They remind me to keep believing in my own journey, to create, and to live with heart.
The unicorn, my spirit animal, embodies the rare, magical, independent part of me that refuses to stop believing, even when life feels heavy.
Now, I’m preparing for a new chapter — an air transition, moving to California to be closer to family, and opening my heart to possibility. Maybe, just maybe, the right person will come into my life when I least expect it.
Transcending Joy is my declaration. It’s proof that even through heartbreak, loss, and loneliness, I can still find light. I can still find purpose. I can still find joy. 🌈✨
To Sam Heughan and his incredible team — your creativity, passion, and heart have inspired me more than words can express. Your work reminds me that resilience and joy can coexist, and that even in life’s storms, purpose and magic remain. I hope this story resonates and shares just a glimpse of how deeply your spirit has touched mine.
Deep Thinking 