I was married at 17, in part due to an unplanned pregnancy, but that in no way lessens the legitimacy of our commitment. We are still married over 36 years later, with 3 grown, independent, successful, college-educated children. We are extremely committed to our relationship and very comfortable in that commitment. We both maintain a high level of respect, reverence, and admiration for each other in addition to the love and attraction we have shared since our teenage years. We've experienced a great deal of strife, from loss of jobs and income to chronic illness, illness. Even the death of parents and family, along with handling the full range of emotions in raising children. We have moved states away from anyone we knew, successfully reintegrating our kids into a new school system, eventually assisting them into college. I've navigated a relationship through thick and thin, learning to turn into our marriage rather than away to solidify our bond into the tempered steel strength it is today.

I was faced with making a decision about an unexpected pregnancy twice in my life. Once at 17 and again at 25. The circumstances were different each time. At 17, my parents chose for me and at 25, I had to go through my own process to choose what was best for me. Both times, the choice was to terminate the pregnancy. It was the right decision for me each time. Both experiences had significant influence on my life and choices moving forward. I had to go through different grieving and healing processes for each termination. One thing I would have benefited from is someone to talk to who had been there.

In the digital world , bonds form quickly over the Internet. No matter the circumstances surrounding the connection, feelings are still feelings. Our feelings get hurt for any number of reasons, but when the connection begins to feel too strong or feels a little unusual, the connection can become overwhelming. Have you ever been catfished? Have you been scammed by someone impersonating someone else or been suddenly let down by expectations you didn't even realize you had? I was misled in a romantic scam, formed unrealistic bonds with people I never intended to meet in person, and felt intensely connected to the idea of someone who was just a fantasy. I've helped friends pull back from the edge of diving too deeply in an unhealthy digital relationship and helped them reassess and redirect that abundant energy flooding in. I learned to check my own developing emotions and spot red flags. Para social relationships are a consequence of the digital world. Let's talk about it together.

I was never made for an ordinary life — not the 9-to-5, not the ceilings others called ‘realistic,’ nor the fears that tried to talk me out of myself. Something in me knew this world was meant to bow to a higher purpose… and when I ignored that truth, my light nearly went out. I descended into the deepest parts of myself and still found a Hand lifting me. If you refuse to bring forth what God planted within you, that calling will trouble you until you rise. I learned to decrease — not in defeat, but in faith — so His life could increase. Slow down… feel that? That’s Life stirring in you. Your only task is to find what is sacred within and tend to it, honestly. If this speaks to your spirit, perhaps you’ve found someone strong and gentle enough to hold space for your becoming — where you can speak freely, be seen fully, and be reminded of the holy fire within you.

I’ve been through more than most people talk about out loud, abuse, loss, heartbreak, and having to be strong long before I should’ve had to be. Life broke me down, but it also taught me how to rebuild piece by piece. I don’t do fake positivity; I believe in honesty, accountability, and slow healing. Some days you don’t need advice, you just need someone who’s been there, someone who won’t flinch at your truth. That’s me. I’m not here to fix you, I’m here to remind you that you’re not alone, and you can come back from anything.

I grew up navigating life with a disability, so I truly understand the challenges, frustrations, and emotional layers that come with it. That lived experience has given me deep empathy and insight into what both children and parents face every day. I also grew up in a blended family, which taught me firsthand how complex family dynamics can be. Because of this, I’m able to support parents as they advocate for their children, work through emotional and practical challenges, and feel less alone in the process.

Well I have a disability myself and I really learned how to cope with it and I would like to pass that on to others. For the longest time I did feel sort of like lost and I was drifting but I'm finally getting through everything and having gone through menopause I want to pass the knowledge on the people how to get through that and in general and for those with the disability and I want to help parents with a disability because I feel like it's so important for parents to know as my parents did not know as much because it was the eighties. Also I am psychic so I can help people in that room too. I'm a psychic life coach.

Life has thrown me more than my fair share of obstacles! Illness from childhood. Broken home. GenX childhood- so I basically raised myself AND my younger brother. Teen pregnancy... so married at 17. Abusive home, eventually into a single parent home. Latchkey kid. Yet.... I am still married, yes, to the same man, over 35 years later. We raised 3 kids into adulthood to be independent, and all college educated. I owned my own business and then ran a multi-level beauty company that I grew over 10 fold in 10 years, eventually having to leave due to my declining health, but I was very successful at what I did. I found successes and happiness in spite of a lot life has thrown at me. Resilience, creativity, resourcefulness, and the ability to get up and dust myself off to keep going even when I feel awful... all things I value, but I also value kindness, honesty, caring and friendship even more.

Building real community as an adult hasn’t always been easy for me. Life changes, heartbreaks, and shifting priorities can make genuine connection feel rare. But therapy has taught me how to understand myself, communicate better, and open up without fear and that growth is something I love helping others navigate too. I’m here to hold space for anyone who feels lonely, disconnected, or unsure where they fit. I know what it’s like to rebuild yourself and your circle from scratch, and I bring patience, empathy, and lived experience into every conversation. If you need someone who truly listens, understands the struggles of adulthood, and believes in healing through connection, I’m here for you.

I’ve always believed there’s a reason for everything I’ve gone thru, & came to realize my gift is to offer healing or the start of the healing journey. I’m showing up as the conduit to others’ healing journey. Grief, loss, abandonment, self abandonment, infidelity, coparenting, single parenthood, rebuilding, eating disorders, body dysmorphia, self esteem, self worth…..been there, still going there time to time, & knowing that that’s ok. The human experience is similar & opposite at once. In between the similarities & differences is where healing occurs. Collective similar experiences along with personal individual experiences allot us to find community & a sense of belonging, where we start to heal.

The holiday season is often portrayed as a time of joy, togetherness and celebration. Maybe for some, but not for all. Are the media’s unrealistic “shoulds” creeping up on you? The Blues could start with the time change, something many are sensitive to: shorter days, having it get dark earlier can result in lowering mood/energy. There could be a tinge of blues or, for some, a stronger dose of sadness, isolation, grief, financial stress, memories of old family conflicts or unresolved issues, and even a sense of inadequacy. While The Blues affect everyone differently, some common signs are feeling anxious or irritable; changes in sleep or appetite; difficulty concentrating; and, lack of motivation to participate in or withdrawing from holiday social interactions (or even thinking about them!). As others start to make plans, I shut down. I’m remembering the “fun people” are no longer with me, I’m aware the usual “trimmings” make me slightly nauseous today. Sound familiar? Join me!

On a reproductive health journey that’s taught me strength, patience, and compassion for myself.

After spending years shaped by other people’s expectations, survival modes, or unhealthy dynamics, it can be hard to know who you really are anymore. I reached a point in my life where I realized I wasn’t just healing, I was being asked to rediscover myself. Reinvention didn’t mean becoming someone new; it meant uncovering who I’d always been beneath the coping and compromises. Through major life changes, deep self-reflection, and learning to listen inward, I began the ongoing process of living more authentically. I started singing publicly and pushing myself to get on stage which always terrified me. It wasn’t always comfortable. Letting go of old roles and identities brought grief, fear, and uncertainty, but it also created space for freedom, alignment, and self-trust. I offer this topic as a supportive space for anyone questioning who they are now, who they want to become, or how to live more honestly after change, loss, or growth.

The biggest challenge was coming out to myself. In the recovery community we talk about the "gifts of sobriety," things we learn about ourselves once the substance induced haze dissipates. My coming out was just that.....a gift. I had just turned 50 when I told my drinking story at a women's AA meeting. While I was clueless about myself, every lesbian in the room knew I was one of them. Due to internalized homophobia and unfamiliarity with the lifestyle, I intuitively felt threatened: I was embarrassed and ashamed, afraid of rejection. Being in corporate mode, I "hired" a "consultant" to help me assess my status. In the process, I found I already had lesbian friends. I found acceptance of myself and others. Whether you knew when you were 8 or are just now in discovery, coming out can be the most liberating of experiences. I've been there, done that, and I can help make your journey easier. You don't have to navigate it alone. Let me co-pilot your journey of discovery.

I've walked through disillusionment and the dark night of the soul - when everything I thought I knew about life, success and even myself, fell apart. I did everything the world said would bring happiness & fulfillment, yet found only emptiness where meaning should have been. In that darkness, I was stripped bare - forced to face my pain, my conditioning, and the illusions I once called truth. But it was there, in the silence, that I began to heal. Piece by piece, I rediscovered what cannot be taken - the light within, the quiet resilience of spirit, the knowing that wholeness isn't something to earn but to remember. My journey through the depths became my awakening. Now I walk with others through their own darkness, helping them see that even when all seems lost, the soul is never without light, but only waiting to be found again.

I was my dad's caregiver for 7 years. He had multiple health conditions and double bypass surgery. I juggled work life balance, and also my own health. I lost my dad earlier this year and It's a very hard thing to go through. I lost my mom to cancer in 2016, and also helped care for her. We all grieve in our own ways, I am here to listen and talk you through that grief and immense sorrow.

As a bisexual man, and a person of color, I can relate to many different adversities faced by members of the LGBTQIA community. I have experienced discrimination, verbal and psychological abuse as a result of my sexual identity. I can help support those suffering with issues stemming from LGBTQIA challenges. I understand loss of relationships, friendships, difficulty coming out, and disassociation with family members as well.