For a long time, I felt trapped in my own mind—overwhelmed by anxiety, struggling with OCD, and carrying the weight of unresolved trauma. Growing up, I experienced bullying, a difficult home life, and a fractured relationship with my mother. From a young age, I found myself raising my brothers, taking on responsibilities I wasn’t prepared for, and pushing my own emotions aside to survive.

With no real coping skills, I turned to anything that could provide relief. Addiction became an escape—a way to feel good, to feel in control, even if just for a moment. But as my addiction escalated, something deep inside told me that this wasn’t the life I was meant to live. Even when I didn’t believe I deserved better, I knew I had to try.

At just 16, I was on my own, navigating the world without guidance. Getting clean meant leaving behind everything I knew, including the people who were part of that life. It was one of the hardest things I’ve ever done, but I slowly rebuilt myself. I found better people, ones who truly cared about me. I worked on my anxiety, gained confidence, and built a life that felt stable.

But I wasn’t healed—I was just functioning.

Then COVID hit. With nothing but time and silence, I was forced to confront everything I had buried for years. The trauma, the emotions, the self-doubt—I could no longer outrun them. Insomnia became my breaking point. I wasn’t just struggling to sleep; I was struggling to exist. I felt like I was failing as a wife, a friend, and as a person. Desperate for relief, I turned to sound baths, hoping for just one night of rest.

That night, for the first time in what felt like forever, I felt a sense of peace. It didn’t last, but it sparked something inside me. I started therapy with a Buddhist psychologist and Reiki Master who introduced me to an integrative healing approach. At first, I was skeptical—but I was also open. And that openness changed my life.

Through therapy, Reiki, meditation, and holistic healing practices, I discovered something I had never had before—true self-worth. I learned to show up for myself, take accountability for my life, and embrace the love I had always deserved. For the first time, I wasn’t just surviving—I was thriving.

As I healed, I realized I wanted to help others find their own healing. I believe everyone has the tools they need within themselves—they just need to uncover them and gain new ones along the way. I don’t heal others, but I help guide them toward their own healing by providing support, tools, and practices that can empower them to take control of their own journey.

That’s why I became a Holistic Wellness Coach.

Through Reiki, guided meditation, positive psychology, breathwork, and sound therapy, I help people tap into their own healing potential. My role is to help them uncover the tools they already have within, and offer new tools to empower them to step into their full potential. My goal is to support others as they break free from the patterns that hold them back, heal from the inside out, and live with purpose and confidence.

Today, I no longer live on autopilot. I embrace life for what it is, and I go for it. I’m no longer afraid of my own light, and I want to help others embrace theirs.

If my story resonates with you, know that you’re not alone. Healing is possible. Transformation is possible. And I’m here to help guide you on your journey—just as I found mine.