Removing my IUD wasn’t just a medical appointment. It marked the moment I realized I no longer needed external protection because I’d become the woman capable of protecting my own womb. Finally, I had my IUD removed. It had reached the end of its lifespan, and during my annual OBGYN appointment, my provider asked if I wanted to remove it that day. I wasn’t expecting to leave without it. Part of me felt excited, while another part felt unexpectedly emotional. I’ve been on horm

For generations, women have been taught to disconnect from their bodies, suppress their voices, and question their own intuition. Womb work offers a path back—not by becoming someone new, but by remembering who you've always been. In this essay, I explore how reclaiming your relationship with your body, your cycles, and your inner wisdom can become the foundation of sovereignty, healing, and Empress Embodiment.

Listening to my body allows me to live in my Empress energy: connected to my needs, honoring my desires, and trusting that I deserve both.