About

Welcome! YOU are NOT ALONE!

My journey over 35+ years has mostly been a progressive, albeit sometimes, one-step-forward, two-steps backward journey. Now, at 56 years old, I have come to a place where my learning, healing and thriving continues to be a convergence of everything I have experienced as well as everything (so far) I have overcome. It is a life-long process!

Over my lifetime I have not only witnessed but also experienced some of the harmful effects of patriarchy, emotional abuse, sexual abuse, financial abuse and spiritual abuse. With incredible support, self determination, life changing educational resources and a lot of tears, I have learned that hope prevails and healing is possible, against all odds.

My reason for creating this platform comes out of my own experience that left me feeling isolated, under-resourced, judged, misunderstood, depressed, voiceless, and hopeless! Nobody should experience life that way! Hopefully this platform will also be a resource for those of us in Canada, as sometimes it is difficult to find accessible resources that aren’t US based.

Everything here (and everything to come) is a compilation of my own experience, the support from experienced professionals and the resources I’ve researched, read and gathered over the years. As I continue to write and post, you’ll hear more of my story and my recovery. It’s my hope that you will be able to utilize the information, links and resources to find your way to health, healing and personal freedom.

There are many ways to be supported if you have found yourself in any situation or circumstance similar to mine. Although I am not psychologist, sociologist or doctor, there are many well educated and trustworthy people in those professions who can help with your journey of healing. There are also many free resources available even though it takes a bit of digging and determination to find them. For those of you who find yourself under-resourced financially (because so many resources are unaffordable for someone in financial crisis) I assure you, there are ways to find support and education both on a sliding scale and through generous resource scholarships. The information on this website is 100% free and accessible to you and others!

Lastly, I dedicate this website, the learning curve and the giant step of vulnerability, to my mom, my children and their partners. Breaking down generational barriers, dispelling myths, rejecting shame, deconstructing abusive power and moving toward an unconditional, loving and inclusive lens has been both my life-long challenge and commitment to them.

There is no deeper love that I would hope for, from a mother or for our children, than a love that is gracious, forgiving, full of equality and sees each one in their own regard as uniquely precious and unconditionally worthy!