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About Me

I’ve walked through deep, painful valleys — and I refused to stay there.

I grew up in chaos. My father was an alcoholic, and my mother was mentally ill. I was sexually abused and placed in foster care for eight months when I was just two years old. Like so many trauma survivors, I learned to survive by pretending everything was okay — even when it wasn’t.

For decades, I struggled with what felt like never-ending panic attacks. I couldn’t drive for years. I was on multiple medications and labeled with diagnoses like depression, anxiety, PTSD, and bipolar disorder. I truly believed I would need medication for the rest of my life because of my past. There were moments when the pain was so heavy, I didn’t want to be here anymore.

But I never stopped trying. Somewhere deep inside, I still believed there had to be more than this.

And I was right.

The birth of my daughter brought me back to myself.
She was the light I needed to keep going.

I committed to the deep work — facing the pain, unlearning the lies, understanding how trauma shaped me, and rebuilding my life from the inside out.

Today, I no longer have panic attacks. I take no medication.
I drive anywhere I want. I travel. I run a business. I laugh freely. I feel calm inside.
It’s as if the trauma never happened — not because I forgot, but because I finally processed the stuck emotions and took care of the little girl inside me.
It feels like a miracle. And it is.

I don’t just talk about healing — I live it.
Healing is possible. I’m living proof.

I’m grounded in truth, driven by purpose, and deeply committed to helping others find their way out, too. I’m not here to fix anyone. I’m here to walk beside those who are ready — to hold the light, share the tools, and offer a path I know by heart.

In short:

I’m a bridge between pain and possibility.
I bring lived experience, honest hope, and practical tools — without fluff, without pressure.
And I’m just getting started.

My greatest contribution is still unfolding — and I’m brave enough to let it.