Turning Pain into Power

I didn’t end up in this work by accident. It was through my own journey—full of pain, healing, and transformation—that I began to understand the kind of support people truly need.

I come from a background of foster care, drug-affected parents, couchsurfing, dealing, and surviving years in survival mode. I struggled with my mental health and spent a long time believing that strength meant silence. But I’ve learned that real healing doesn’t happen in isolation—it happens when we’re seen, heard, and supported.

Faith became my anchor. Through the messiness, the breakthroughs, and the slow rebuilding, I felt called to be a steady presence for others. Not because I have all the answers, but because I know what it’s like to feel unseen, overwhelmed, or unsure.

Now, I show up for others the way I once needed someone to show up for me—with empathy, honesty, and unwavering care. This isn’t just work for me—it’s a calling. And it’s deeply personal.