The FlameKeeper Collective

“Keep the Flame. Become the Light.”

about

I am Madeline, FlameKeeper—writer, healer, storyteller, and guardian of generational light. My work is rooted in truth, transformation, and the power of a woman who refuses to dim. For years, I carried the weight of silence, survival, and inherited wounds. Now, I carry the flame that burns through every limitation placed on me and every story that tried to define me.
My journey has woven together motherhood, womanhood, faith, ancestral memory, and the courage to face myself. Through my books, teachings, and creative work, I help women recognize the fire within them—the fire of identity, healing, and purpose. I believe every woman has a divine light she was born to protect, and a legacy she was destined to leave.
FlameKeeper is not just my brand—it is my mission.
To tell the truth.
To break generational cycles.
To illuminate the path for women who have walked through darkness and still dared to rise.
I am here to remind you that your story matters, your voice matters, and your healing is sacred.
I am here to keep the flame, so you can become the light.
Author • Healer • Wife •Mother 🔥 Flame Keeper •🫡Disabled Veteran 📖 The Fracture & The Flame on Amazon 🌍 Healing is our revolution

BEYOND THE SURFACE

Critical thinking is the ability to evaluate options, weigh aberrations, open perspective, and make unforced decisions.

What a Think Piece Is

  • A personal or analytical reflection on a topic.
  • Usually sparked by something happening in culture, society, relationships, identity, politics, or personal experience.
  • Written to make people think, question, reflect, or feel challenged.
  • Less formal than an academic essay but more thoughtful than a casual post.

What It Does

  • Offers a unique viewpoint or insight.
  • Helps readers see a familiar issue differently.
  • Mixes facts, history, personal experience, and interpretation.
  • Pushes a conversation forward — or opens one.

Where You See Think Pieces

  • Blogs
  • Magazines (like Medium, Essence, The Atlantic)
  • Facebook threads and long-form posts
  • Personal websites
  • Op-ed sections
  • Social media captions (the deeper ones)

What Makes a Strong Think Piece

  • A clear point of view
  • A specific angle (“Here’s what nobody is talking about when we talk about X…”)
  • Emotional resonance or intellectual depth
  • A narrative or metaphor that ties the piece together
  • A takeaway or insight that leaves readers thinking long after they’re done

Examples of Think Piece Topics

  • “Why people confuse proximity with connection.”
  • “The generational curse nobody talks about.”
  • “Healing isn’t soft — it’s a full-blown demolition first.”
  • “Why loyalty gets weaponized in narcissistic families.”
  • “How social media tricks us into thinking we’re supported.”