My Story
For years, I thought I had my life figured out. A strong independent woman who had her affairs in order; a post-graduate degree with a nursing career in progressive leadership, a house in the suburbs, fancy car and an amazing travel history. I was living…or so I thought. What I chose to ignore was the unexplainable void I felt inside. I began to question my life’s purpose. As I reflected, I began to feel like all my accomplishments really didn’t have much meaning. There had to be something more to my existence.
My childhood experiences left me with a distorted view of the world. I had been living in the shadow of my authentic self. In constant flight mode, I was running from myself because I was made to believe I was unworthy and underserving of genuine love. Self-abandonment gave way to others to steer the direction of my life because I felt powerless to do so.
I sought help and discovered the root of it all. I experienced childhood abuse and developed a father wound so profound, it set the stage for a string of dysfunctional and toxic relationships, perfectionistic mindset, people pleasing behavior and unhealthy coping mechanisms I had to adapt to survive. I realized I was completely disconnected from myself.
Healing is Possible
While doing the introspective work, my deeply suppressed wounds finally surfaced and I began to heal. As I gained a deeper level of self-awareness, I became one with myself. I've moved from self-abandonment to self-acceptance. Old limiting beliefs have been replaced with new healthy core values. Stepping into my "new self” empowered me to end all the toxic relationships I grew accustomed to. I no longer view life through a trauma lens. If my story resonates with you; if you feel stuck in life not knowing what direction to go; if there is an emptiness inside that cannot be explained; if you are struggling in your relationships and you grapple with depression or anxiety, I am here to tell you resolution IS possible. My lived experience with complex trauma and a certification in trauma recovery positions me to help silenced victims of relational abuse finally find their voice and heal.
“Knowing others is intelligence; knowing yourself is true wisdom. Mastering others is strength; mastering yourself is true power.”