MY STORY

Being born and raised in Wisconsin within a family farm structure has provided me with valuable insights into the importance of hard work. However, I received limited guidance on emotional regulation. Throughout my academic journey, I faced challenges in maintaining focus, eventually leading to a diagnosis of a learning disability during high school. Following college, I followed societal expectations by getting married, purchasing a house, and planning for a family.

Unfortunately, my marriage proved unsuccessful, resulting in a divorce. It was at this time that I decided to do something I always dreamed of, to move to the west coast. It was during this time of upheaval that I began to embark on a journey of self-discovery. For a prolonged period, I felt lost and misunderstood. As I continued to struggle with romantic relationships, I made the decision to seek therapy as an adult, despite a negative experience with therapy during my childhood. That initial summer of therapy became a period I refer to as my "summertime sadness," where I finally allowed myself to grieve the loss of a sibling, the end of my marriage, and the neglect and abuse I endured during my childhood.

Therapy provided me with a safe space to express the pain that I had carried for decades. It also led me to recognize that I had limited memories from my early childhood. Motivated to delve further into self-exploration and determine the person I truly wanted to become, I actively sought additional resources and support to unwind the mind and enter the body.

Over the past decade, I have dedicated myself to embracing a holistic approach to healing, nurturing my mind, body, and spirit. This transformative journey has allowed me to establish a profound connection with my true self and discover a higher purpose. I firmly believe that every individual possesses an inherent resilience, wisdom, and strength to conquer the traumas they have encountered, regardless of their magnitude, and embark on a journey of self-healing.

The path to healing from trauma is a deeply personal voyage, devoid of a 'right' way or a universal formula. It requires us to confront the wounded aspects of ourselves with compassion and curiosity. This can be daunting and hard to do alone. While I have made significant progress in my healing journey, I continue to grow and learn from this process every day. I aim to meet you where you are with a safe space and empower you to trust your innate inner wisdom.

If you are feeling lost, shattered, or hopeless, remember that you are not alone. You are here to have agency for yourself. Regardless of the darkness you may be facing or the traumas you have endured, the journey of rediscovering your authentic self is attainable for all of us. You deserve to awaken to the wholeness that has always resided within you. We choose our own sensory experience which means we can change the software that runs our bodies. 

You have arrived at this moment in perfect synchronicity, precisely where the universe intended you to be.