I grew up as a nomad with my siblings and my mother in a van. We mostly lived grand adventures outdoors and in communities across the eastern US. It was a struggle, to be sure, and we sometimes had less access to healthy food, a secure home and safe people in our environments. 

I left my mother at 14, running away to live with my father in Va. I graduated with honors in high school and went to a big university on a diversity scholarship. I worked at a big, fancy corporate job and I wore big fancy shoes. Trying to blend in. 

Until, I had a grand mal seizure at work and they found a brain tumor. Two days later, I was in surgery. A little shaken up, but overall whole, I returned to my big, fancy job. 

5 years later, I was suffering from frequent seizures. I went in and they asked me to do another surgery, chemo and radiation. I gave in after trying all sorts of keto diets, no-sugar diets and juicing. 

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My journey has been one of resilience. It was during COVID and I left that second surgery unable to speak and weakness in my right hand. My life story has been one of courage as I faced many obstacles. Mind, body and spirit. My journey has also been one of thriving as I have learned what life is really about. 

I woke up from my second surgery understanding that there are many gifts in this life that are within our reach. We just have to choose to reach out and choose our birthright. It is right there and it has always been right there, directly in front of us. 

I learned who I was when I went through this experience. I was so willing, and still have that yearning and burning curiousity within me. Asking the questions that need to be asked. I believe that I have lived a truly transformational journey to now live out the rest of my life providing that same gift to others. Its not always easy, but I have been given a gift that I have the need to share. 

I am deeply grateful for this day. I am grateful that I am here writing this out and able to share my story of SurThriving with you all.

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I am a Certified Hot Yoga Teacher and a Certified Big Leap Coach. My passion is supporting individuals to reach their life goals. Even if there appears to be mountains in their way. As a Relationship Coach, it is to learn one another everyday anew. I am a child of a divorced, broked family so I have been healing (always healing) and learning. I am truly blessed to be working with the tools that were provided through the Hendricks Institute to me. I also have my specialization with Intimacy Coaching and working with couples through spicy activities to reach their erotic desires together. 

I am so looking forward to meeting you and sharing our new stories, together ♥️

With Love, 

Dawning Star