My writings and my work as a coach are inspired by my journey of healing from trauma and abuse, and my trials and triumphs along the way.
At the start of my healing journey, I was a decade-long weed addict, harboring repressed memories of sexual abuse, suffering from symptoms of complex post-traumatic stress disorder, and in a psychologically abusive marriage.
It was through finding support, getting sober, and healing my body that I was finally able to see the invisible bars I'd been living behind, the people and events that had put them in place, and that I held the key within myself to open the door and leave.
And so I did!
However, while working to rebuild my life and continue my healing in peace, I experienced a narcissistic smear campaign by my abusers.
From there, I began writing and speaking about the cycles of abuse I'd endured from childhood through adulthood, and my disclosures led to a chilling series of events that prompted me to speak up more loudly than ever.
As I began sharing openly about my experiences, I learned that using my voice and my lifelong gift of writing was helping not just myself, but other women, too.
Today, I'm more passionate than ever about helping women recognize patterns of abuse and symptoms of trauma so that they, too, can break the cycle, heal from the inside-out, and share the stories that only they can tell.
Fun Facts
- I was born and raised on Long Island, New York and have lived all throughout the state and the East Coast – from Maine, to North Carolina, to Florida – until leaving for the Pacific Coast in early 2023 to begin a new life path in Hawaii.
- In 2013, I started freelancing from my laptop in the comfort of my home, and I managed to deliver awesome results, despite symptoms of C-PTSD, a secret addiction to weed, and a toxic relationship. I've been healing and rebuilding my career without the bondage since 2022, which has meant leaving most of my old life and network behind, yet it continues to be worth every obstacle I've had to overcome!
- I shunned religion throughout my life– then in desperation, I turned to Jesus at age 32, which was the best decision I EVER made. To my excitement and relief, I learned that his teachings and message of unconditional love can be applied without the confines of religion and the many distortions and mistruths within the Bible (misogyny, homophobia, etc.). Today, I consider myself a true follower of Jesus, and I learn all about him through my personal teacher/shaman/life coach, Liana Shanti.
Features & Publications
- Subscribe to my Substack publication for writings around my journey of healing from trauma & abuse and my personal trials & triumphs along the way.
- Listen to my August 2022 talk called Thrive Without Weed where I share about the personal relationship I used to have with weed and what I did to quit for good. This talk can be helpful for anyone who's thinking about quitting weed, struggling to quit, or is simply curious about quitting
- Listen to my March 2023 interview on the series Seaside Chats hosted by Dr. Roxanne Smith where I discussed how Health Mastery Institute and a plant-based diet done right helped me to heal my body from trauma & abuse
- Listen to my January 2023 interview Her Journey to Heal From Child Sexual Abuse on the podcast Deep Throat: And By That I Mean Throat Chakra hosted by Liana Shanti
- Listen to my September 2023 interview Thriving After Abuse on the podcast Deep Throat: And By That I Mean Throat Chakra hosted by Liana Shanti
- Other parts of my story can be found throughout my blog and Instagram