I was raised in a deeply religious home. Growing up I was taught I needed to strive to attain certain standards because my worth as a person depended on looking, acting, speaking, and believing a certain way. The shame that built inside of me over my inability to meet these standards was so heavy I crumbled. I spent twenty years struggling to cope with life, unable to accept and love myself. Only when I chose to give up on attempting to attain these unrealistic goals did I begin to find inner peace. Through years of unpacking my trauma, evaluating my belief system, intentionally changing my thought patterns and creating new mores and beliefs, I have found a path to true joy. If you are experiencing the anxiety and shame from trying to please people, institutions, or religions, please know you are not alone. I am here to walk with you on the journey to finding your true, lovable self.