An Update: Is This Space For You?

Rocio Flores
Mar 20
4 min read

Hey...

It’s been a long time. Wayyy longer than I meant it to be.

Life pulled me in every direction—between the pandemic, having a baby, my dad getting sick, and navigating the politics of my world, I fell off with my work. Not because I didn’t care, but because I was in survival mode. And when you’re in survival mode, you strip everything down to just what matters in that moment. And so it's taken me time to sort everything back out.

and... here’s the thing—I’ve been doing a lot! A lot has changed. Not just in my life, but in my mind, my body, my relationships, my work, and my vision for what I want to create moving forward.

What’s Changed?

✨ I wrote a whole book. Yes, an entire book. It’s raw, real, and something I can’t wait to share when the time is right. I'm like super proud!

✨ I’ve transformed my health—not in a superficial way, but in a way that’s actually aligned with my needs and intuition. I’ve unlearned toxic health culture and instead found what works for my body, my mind, and my reality. It’s not about perfection, it’s about sustainability and standing for everyone and the real bodies we live in.

✨ My relationships have changed completely. I’ve rebuilt my connection with my dad, which is a big deal, my marriage has become more equitable and honest, i've set A LOT of boundaries where needed, and surrounded myself with people who truly see me and are committed to me and mine. It hasn’t been easy, but it’s been very much necessary.

✨ I’m stepping into a whole new phase of life. A new home, a new community, and soon the start of my homeschooling journey with my child. It’s all happening at once, and it feels right but it's also scary AF. I want this to feel like a new chapter and I am being real with myself about how life really works and caring more about BEing in each moment.

✨ I’m integrating everything I care about into my work. My faith, my social justice work, my writing—poetry, political essays, personal reflections. My crafting, my artwork, my weirdness. I want to be very clear about what I stand for and what I don’t. I want to be seen—not ignored, not placated.

✨ I’ve done the work. Therapy—individual, couples, peer support. I’ve worked through trauma, abuse, religious deconstruction, and past relationships. I've had very real conversations when needed, and yelled and cried when I had no choice. I’ve changed how I think, how I feel about myself, and how I exist in the world. I have a confidence that I never thought I would have. And I have a very good understanding of where I am still not 100%.

✨ I have fears. The political landscape is terrifying, and I carry the trauma of my past. But I am boundaried, well-spoken, smart, and I have a clear vision for my life. I’m no longer afraid of being seen by the wrong people. I’ve struggled in the past with social media because of fear—fear of judgment, fear of masking myself to fit expectations, fear of watering myself down or becoming someone I don't want to be. I don’t want that anymore. I want honesty. I want realness. I want to say a big F U to the oligarchs and I also want to stay safe...

What This Space Will Be

Moving forward, this space will be a reflection of everything I am and everything I offer:

📚 My Writing – Essays, articles, guides, poetry, reflections, political analysis, and eventually, my book.

🎨 My Art – Crafting, flyers, graphic design, and creativity in all its forms. God gave it to me, I gotta use it.

📖 Resources & Tools – Lists, guides, templates, collections, and practical help for my community.

🎥 Events & Videos – When I’m set up, I’ll offer content that aligns with my skills and the needs of my community. I want to use what I know for good.

✊ Advocacy & Action – Because being passive has never been an option for me. I already do a lot of things on a personal level and I want it all to work together so I'm never afraid of my worlds colliding.

💬 Rants & Real Talk – Because I have thoughts, and I’m going to share them, y'all know that. I finally have the privilege and stability I didn’t have before, and I want to use it in a way that is meaningful, unified, and impactful.

My commitment:

I know I can't promise three posts a day and a clear outline of what will come out when. I am taken by the ebbs and flow of life and my energy. Sometime I want to write, sometimes I want to paint, and other times I will cuss a politician out, and other times I will nap. I care more about integrating my values and identity with my work and community than I do with getting likes, views, or a pat on the back. I want MOST to be consistent in my message.

If this space resonates with you, I’d love to have you here. Of course, go to the About page and the Advocacy page here to learn more about what I do, how I do it, and why it would matter to you!

Join my email list so we can stay connected off socials —no algorithms, no noise, just real connection. Let’s build something real, together.

With love and purpose,

Ro 🦆