06/18/2026
I recently came across this post from Brené Brown sharing a quote from Michelle Obama that really stood out to me:
“Show me who you attempt to belittle and I’ll better understand what makes you feel small.”
It made me reflect on something I’ve believed for a long time.
Much of who I am today is because of amazing women.
My mother.
My aunts.
My sister.
My wife.
Women who encouraged me, challenged me, corrected me, prayed for me, believed in me, and helped shape my character.
As a husband, father, and someone who has had the privilege of officiating many weddings, I can honestly say that God has used incredible women throughout my life to help me become who I am today.
That is one reason I have never understood the need to belittle others.
Healthy relationships are built on honor, not humiliation.
Love does not seek to make another person feel small.
Respect does not require disrespect.
The strongest people I know are not focused on tearing others down.
They are focused on building others up.
One of the greatest blessings in my life has been sharing in the stories of couples who choose to honor, support, encourage, and serve one another.
That’s the kind of love that lasts.
Today, I’m grateful for the women God has placed in my life.
Thank you for your faith.
Thank you for your strength.
Thank you for your example.
Thank you for your influence.
You helped shape the man I have become.
— Renzo
