Can one part of us be joyful while another is grieving? A family movie night, an imaginary friend, and Ryan Reynolds sent me into an unexpected exploration of inner children, teenage parts, inner critics, love, loss, and the wonderfully complicated experience of being human.

Who we are gets shaped by a strange mix of family, experiences, expectations, labels, and the stories we tell ourselves along the way. Do Swords Come in Pink? explores identity, personal values, and what it can look like to decide which parts of your story still belong to you.