Thank you for being here.
Thank you for listening.

While it might seem like I spend my days wandering through forests with frivolous abandon , what you’re a part of here with us is actually my self-care routine and mindfulness practice.

Four years ago, I went into the forest to die. But today, in that same forest, I can breathe. I can find peace. I feel connected. Nature continually reminds me that, even in the toughest of circumstances, there is always a way forward.

If my story resonates with you, I want you to know: I see you. This conversation is an invitation into a shared space—to acknowledge just how hard life can be.

If you know someone who might be going through something similar, use your experience here, as a way to start a conversation. Tell them you listened, and ask if they can relate.

And if you’ve found your way here and are in the middle of that darkness—the kind that feels suffocating, where the weight of the world presses down relentlessly—I want you to know I’ve been there too. I’ve felt lost in the storm, unable to see a way out. But even in that deep pain, hope still exists. Sometimes it’s hidden, like a seed beneath the earth, waiting for its moment to grow.

When I was at my lowest, I believed the only way to find peace was to let go. But here I am today, and I’m grateful that I stayed. What I didn’t realize then—and what I want you to know now—is that pain, while overwhelming, is not forever. There are moments of light, connection, beauty, and laughter still waiting for you. They may seem distant now, but they are there.

Reaching out to others is not a sign of weakness; it’s one of the bravest things you can do. It’s okay not to be okay right now. What matters most is giving yourself permission to seek support, whether it’s from a friend, a family member, or someone who understands. There are people out there who get it—far more people than you realize, just as I didn’t realize until I started talking about it, and they step out, and say me too. None of us are here alone. Until you find those people, there are resources available, brilliant organizations, full of people who have been where you are.

You don’t have to carry this burden alone. It is possible to come through to the other side, to discover new reasons to live, and most importantly, to heal. I promise you—there is a future worth fighting for, even if you can’t see it right now.

You matter. Your story matters. Stay with us.

With love and understanding,
Shannon