A quiet return to myself

Hello, and thank you for being here.

If you’ve followed me since the days of “wannabelocal by D-Lynn,” I’m deeply grateful. Your silent presence over the years has been a quiet kind of comfort.

After a long pause, I’m writing again—not just for others, but also for myself. This space has gently welcomed me back, just when I needed it most.

Writing as a Way Home

The spark to write never really left. It waited patiently—through the busy days, the changing roles, and the quiet evenings.

It was a kind coach who reminded me that writing is a way to reflect. And a special introverted friend—someone I’ve never met in person ‘yet’—who helped me realize that maybe this blog doesn’t have to be loud or perfect. It just needs to be true.

Over time, I began to understand why I often felt drained. I had been showing up as someone I thought I needed to be—more outgoing, more talkative. But that wasn’t me. I’m learning to honour the quiet parts of myself now.

What This Space Holds

“Lynn by Linh” is a gentle continuation of my journey. A softer version of me.
Here, you’ll find reflections on:

• Life as an introvert rediscovering her rhythm
• Leadership, from a quiet strength
• Motherhood and the small joys of raising my son
• Healing, mental health, and learning to breathe again
• Travel, food, and all the tender moments in between

A Year of Healing

2023 was a year of giving—to others, to everything outside of me.
Now, in 2024 and 2025, I’m learning to give back to myself.

There are fewer readers now. But somehow, I feel lighter. Writing has become a gentle companion in moments of chaos. It holds space for me when I can’t quite hold myself. I never expected it, but it’s been one of the most healing parts of my life.

Keeping the Past

I’ve chosen to keep my older blog posts. They are part of my path. They remind me of how far I’ve come. Deleting them would feel like closing a door I’m not ready to shut.

In Two Languages

I write in both Vietnamese and English—not just to share, but to connect.
To say: you are not alone, in any language.

Some people stay. Some people pass through. But each one brings a lesson, a shift, a little piece of light.

If you’ve found your way here, even just once—I’m thankful.
Let’s walk this path, slowly and gently, together.

With warmth,
Lynn / Linh