Greetings!

I know a lot of you are wondering who is "Amor Jomei" and how did it come into fruition? I've always been passionate about self-discovery and transformation. I often grow through transformation periods where I find myself shedding layers of skin, beliefs, truths, and experiences. Over the past 20 months, I've been in a season of destruction, hard truths, and revelations following the passing of my grandmother. I found myself just floating through life. I wasn't excited or inspired by much. I was in a place of mourning, depression, and self-blame. I landed a new job position I had worked hard to get. I moved back from Houston to Dallas. I met some dope new friends and found the love of my life. With all the blessings I was continued to receive, you would think that I was on Cloud 9. I wasn't. I was far from it.

I had a horrible first year in my "dream" job, breaking me down. I was so stressed and backed into a corner that all I knew was to fight back. The more civil I was, the harder I was pushed. I sought counseling. In one of my sessions, my therapist asked me what did I think was the opposite of love. I thought for a minute and told her I wasn't sure. I didn't feel like it was hate. She said the opposite of love is fear. *lightbulb moment*

I frequently had visions, dreams, and intense urges of submerging myself in water. I needed cleansing of the dark cloud hanging over me. I felt like I was slowly dying inside. I was terrified of my light burning out.

Writing has always been one of my passions. I've been in a perpetual state of writer's block for about ten years. I used to write poetry, articles, and LGBTQ erotica (all published) until an ex-partner refused to read any of my work. Being rejected dimmed my fire. I love to share my passions with those I love. I never picked up a pen again.

For years, I would start poems and stories and leave them incomplete. My rejection was triggered every time I tried to write. I longed to get back to writing. It wasn't until I met my amazing and affirming love, whom I shared past work with that I regained my confidence. She encouraged, almost demanded that I get back into writing. Her persistent encouragement provided the fire to light my passion again with new intensity.

Well, allow me to welcome you into my mind, heart, and soul. With renewal comes change. I am Amor Jomei Ramiel, the author. I chose this particular group of names as my pen name because of the journey I am currently on and what I want to accomplish. I am coming from a place of vulnerability. My goal is to spread my love, keep my light burning, and weather through any storms I encounter with a sense of renewal and understanding that I'm not perfect.

Amor= Love. Jomei= Spread Light. Ramiel= Thunder of God.a