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Posts by Gabriela Holt

After surviving domestic violence, Gabriela began her self-love journey. Four years later, she met Seth. When breast cancer appeared three years into their relationship, choosing herself became daily practice, not just survival. A Professional Certified Coach (PCC) and founder of Golden Hour Life Coaching, she helps high-achievers stop performing for love. Featured on Finding the Unicorn in You podcast and higher education conferences on resilience, she lives in Washington with Seth and Rookie. https://www.goldenhourlifecoaching.com/

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I Stopped Trying to Be Chosen and Finally Found Love

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“You can’t perform your way into being loved. You can only reveal yourself and trust that the right person will love what they find.”

Finding the unmarked door, I stepped into a dimly lit room pulsing with that “Love Jones” energy. Neo-soul played low, red lighting cast shadows across faces, and the bass line vibrated through my chest. This was the kind of place where real conversations happened.

I was nursing a cocktail when he appeared beside me. Dark eyes, easy smile, the kind of presence that makes you sit up straighter. “What are you drinking?”

Within minutes, we’d moved …