You Don’t Realize How Much Stress You’re Carrying Until You Let It Go

For a long time, I carried a quiet kind of worry.
I told myself I’d get around to my own estate plan when life slowed down — when the kids were older, when things felt more settled, when I had time to think clearly.

But the truth is, that “someday” never really comes.
Life doesn’t slow down, and those little worries don’t just fade away.

For me, it showed up as a knot in my stomach every time I thought about what if something happened. What if my kids didn’t have what they needed? What if my family was left trying to make hard decisions without any guidance?

And even though I help families plan every day, I still had that lingering feeling until I finally sat down and took care of my own.

The moment I signed everything and knew it was done, I felt an incredible sense of relief. It wasn’t about the papers themselves — it was the peace that came from knowing my family would be okay, no matter what.

That’s what I want for every family I work with.

Estate planning isn’t about being morbid or expecting the worst. It’s about caring enough to make things easier for the people you love most. It’s about letting go of the weight you’ve been carrying — sometimes without even realizing it — and feeling that quiet calm of everything’s finally in order.

If you’ve been meaning to get your estate plan in place, I’d be honored to help. I work with families throughout Johnston County and nearby communities to create simple, affordable estate plans that fit your life. Click here to Get Started.