Compassion is not a relationship between the healer and the wounded. It’s a relationship between equals. Only when we know our own darkness well can we be present with the darkness of others. - Pema Chodron

As a listening ear my goal is to create a space where you can find your own way. Life is all about embracing the current self and situation and learning to move forward in each moment. 

Some of the things I've had to navigate:

*hearing bad medical news and having to both embrace the current situation and navigate what I wanted it to mean for me moving forward

*losing loved ones, and dealing with accepting my feelings

*working through stress and uncertainty about work

*loving my body as it is, and showing up confidently while also striving for better health. going to a clothing optional hot spring was a huge step in embracing my current self

*navigating relationship stress, and loving while fighting