Life has taken me through many chapters: raising three young men (two of whom are neurodivergent), navigating a 20-year career as a special education teacher, surviving toxic, narcissistic relationships, and rebuilding after divorce. Along the way, I learned the importance of setting boundaries, choosing self-love, and letting go of habits that no longer served me—including a complicated relationship with alcohol. The journey hasn’t been easy, but it’s made me passionate about helping others find their voice, their peace, and their power again. Today, I live a nomadic life focused on healing, authenticity, and supporting others through their toughest seasons. I'm here to meet you exactly where you are—and to remind you that your healing is possible.

I carried guilt and shame for years, thinking if I stayed strong and kept moving, it would somehow fade. But it didn’t. It just grew heavier, quietly shaping how I saw myself. It wasn’t until I stopped running and started speaking my truth that I began to feel free. Let It Go was created from that place. It’s a listening space for those who are ready to release the weight they’ve been carrying. A space where your story is met with compassion, not judgment. Together, we’ll unpack the guilt, soften the shame, and make room for grace to flow in. This is where healing begins, with honesty, gentleness, and the courage to finally let go.

The pandemic disrupted more than routines - it reshaped identities , relationships and the way many of us relate to our bodies, boundaries and beliefs . For me COVID-19 wasn't just a global event; it was a personal reckoning. Isolation bought clarity, loss revealed what was unsustainable . In my own life I had to re-evaluate what safety meant, how I showed up in relationships an what parts of me were worth preserving - not just performing, especially during a time of great changes.

I've always been the type that had to learn everything the hard way. I've always wanted to experience the extreme in life and because of that my life became extreme. Yes the things that I went through were horrible, but looking back now as a survivor, honestly- it's not a bad thing I went through them. I used to be so close-minded, aggressive, judgmental and quite frankly very dark. My life has never been boring and the energy I drew into my life was even darker. It's in the darkness though, that you find your light. I know that the universe heard me cry from the mouth of hell, reach down and pulled me out because It knew I'd be strong enough to turn around and reach my hand in to pull just one more out hacksaw Ridge status. I'm the only one in my family that never enlisted but fought a hard war here on our soil. I know what it's like to live without people you never wanted to live without, to lose hope and give up, to be invisible, homeless and pregnant and in addiction. We do recover.

Being single after divorce isn't just about ending a marriage - it's about reclaiming yourself. I've learned that holding on to someone who pulls you down isn't love; it's drowning yourself; a type of elf sabotage. True love doesn't leave bruises or scars, and sometimes the kindest, most loving act is letting go of what keeps you anchored in pain. Through my own experiences I've rediscovered independence, rebuilt self-worth, and learn to trust myself again. I guide others to do the same dash to heal and brace their strength, and move forward with confidence and clarity.

I survived human trafficking, a world built on fear, control, and hate. Escaping wasn't just leaving people behind - it was unlearning the lies about my worth and reclaiming my freedom. Healing meant shedding pain, prejudice, and survival mindsets to see the beauty and diversity and the power and love. I've claimed belonging to groups based purely off of hate for people they don't even know. I've learned the arrogance in hate but also the much needed presence of it in some circumstances which directly affect your well-being. Now, I try to help others do the same really trauma, move past hate, and rediscover the love and light inside them. Your past doesn't define your capacity for love - it can become the source of your strength, growth, and connection.

I spent two years of my young adulthood in and out of psychiatric hospitals, sometimes voluntarily, sometimes not. During that time, I felt swallowed by depression, anxiety, and the aftermath of painful relationships that left me unsure if I’d ever feel free again. I was constantly cycling through crisis, often misunderstood, and sometimes silenced in the very systems that were supposed to help. Then I discovered Psychiatric Advanced Directives (PADs), and everything started to shift. I’ve used PADs to express my wishes, protect my rights, and bring my care team—my psychologist, naturopath, even legal support—into alignment. I’ve rewritten my PAD more times than I can count, especially after triggering experiences, because I’ve learned how powerful it is to state clearly what I need before a crisis hits. Creating a PAD has helped me not only stay safe but also stay connected to who I am, even in my hardest moments. Now, I want to help others do the same. If you’re navigating mental health challenges and want to build a plan that supports the practical imagination of frameworking for your own #ThisAbility, I’d love to walk you through what PADs are and how they can support your freedom, safety, and care.

There was a time I looked around and thought, Is it just me? Everyone else seemed to be climbing the ladder, finding their calling, or at least pretending they had a 5-year plan. Meanwhile, I was drowning in a sea of doubt. I had checked off so many boxes. Got the degree, the job, the accolades, but still felt empty. The path I was on didn’t feel like mine. It felt like it was expected from me. Leaving my career in biopharmaceuticals wasn’t a snap decision. It was a slow unraveling. I stayed longer than I should’ve out of fear of failing, of disappointing people, of starting from zero. But eventually, I chose honesty over stability. I admitted to myself that I wanted a life with more meaning, not just more titles. I didn’t have it all figured out, and honestly, I still don’t. But I’ve learned how to sit with uncertainty without letting it paralyze me. I’ve started over. I’ve built new skills. I’ve redefined success on my own terms. And now, I help others do the same. If you feel like you’re stuck in a life that doesn’t reflect who you are anymore or if you're craving change but don't know where to begin you’re not alone. I’ve been there. Let’s talk about what’s holding you back, and what’s possible on the other side.

After many years of hardship and struggle I could barely recognize myself and so much had changed. I had to grieve the person I was and come to acceptance with the unique beauty in the new version of myself. After emerging from the swamp of depression of anxiety, I discovered that I was not entirely gone and that my core values I still held even if they looked different. Reconnecting with those, while also embracing & adapting to change and being radically accepting of the person I now was, allowed me to rebuild trust in myself and move forward with my life. I believe that you can do this too and want to help be by your side.

I spent 17 years in a marriage that was far from easy. My (ex) husband struggled with mental health challenges, and although we tried counseling and made efforts to hold it together, infidelity and emotional distance slowly broke us apart. Through all of it, I had to stay steady for my two children. Some days were just about surviving the emotions, mine and theirs. But over time, I began to rediscover myself, figure out what I truly want in a relationship, and create a new version of happiness for my family. Now, I’ve found love again, and more importantly, I’ve found peace within myself. In the last couple of years, I was diagnosed with a chronic illness. I have found that peer support has helped me tremendously and want to be there for others as well. I am currently training in peer support / active mental health recovery. I am a certified Disaster Recovery Certified Counselor and certified in crisis intervention.

I had my son at age 23, divorced my son's narcissistic father at 26, and successfully raised an entire good man to independent adulthood as a single mom with no family support network. If you struggle with parenting in general or single parenting specifically, allow me to support you on your journey.

I’m Emily, Em for short, and I’m here because I know how hard it can be to talk about what you're going through—especially with people in your everyday life. I offer a safe, judgment-free space where you can vent, process emotions, or work through relationship or life challenges. I’m currently in my pre-licensing for therapy, and I love helping people feel heard, supported, and less alone. If you need someone who truly “gets it,” I’m here.

Being an adult child of divorce, I fully understand what divorce does not to the family, but to the children involved. I know what it is like to experience parental alienation in the eyes of children, and I know what it feels like to feel torn between households once the divorce is completed.

Hello, I’m a 57-year-old who has faced many challenges over the years, including growing up with an abusive parent, losing a parent at a young age, enduring a 15-year marriage to an abusive spouse, navigating infertility and IVF, raising twins, caring for and losing a spouse to terminal illness, and the loss of a 24-year-old child to health issues. I have also faced my own health challenges and become disabled. These experiences, combined with my lifelong work supporting abused and neglected children, women, sex trafficking survivors, foster youth, and grieving parents, have given me a deep understanding of grief, crisis, and resilience. I am here to help you find strength, know you are never alone, and discover ways to survive and thrive even through life’s most difficult moments.

My life has been a journey through pain, loss, and resilience. I grew up with I felt was an abusive parent and lost another at a young age. I survived a 15-year abusive marriage, faced infertility, and was blessed with twins through IVF. I became a caregiver to my terminally ill spouse and later endured the heartbreak of losing both my spouse and later one of my children who was 24 years old. Alongside these losses, I’ve faced my own health challenges and disability. For years, constant crisis defined my life, and when it finally quieted, I struggled to live what others call a “normal.” life. Through it all, I’ve learned that even in darkness, growth and hope remain possible. I’ve dedicated my career to helping others survive and heal—abused children, sex-trafficking survivors, women in crisis, and parents rebuilding their lives. Life is hard, but you can survive—and thrive.

I became a parent while finishing graduate school, balancing a newborn, academic demands, and a move to Alaska all at once. As my daughter grew, I learned to navigate her ADHD and later, the major emotional hurdles that came with her Long Covid diagnosis. At the same time, I was working through profound changes in my own life—struggling in my marriage, recognizing my identity as a gay woman, and healing after a suicide attempt in 2017. Therapy became a lifeline, helping me rediscover my authentic self, leave my marriage on good terms, and eventually build a healthy new marriage based on communication and mutual understanding. Now, as a longtime educator, a parent, and someone who has rebuilt a full, genuine life, I’m passionate about helping others work through parenting stress, relationship transitions, identity discovery, and emotional healing.

Talk to me about surviving domestic violence. I understand what it’s like to live through and parent through fear, confusion, and rebuilding. We can talk about safety, grief, and rediscovering yourself at your own pace. I want you to walk away knowing you're truly heard without judgment.

Healing while still being someone’s safe place is hard. I can help you find balance, self-compassion, and moments of calm in the chaos. My youngest and I survived domestic violence and are thriving now. My goal is to help you feel validated, calmer, and more capable of taking the next small step forward. Let our journey help lead you.

After leaving an abusive marriage, I rebuilt my life piece by piece — while raising my 11-year-old and earning my degree to become a teacher. It wasn’t easy, but it taught me that transformation doesn’t have an age limit.

When my middle child came out as pansexual and non-binary, I realized my role wasn’t to have the perfect answers but to offer the safest possible space. Our home became the place where my children’s friends could quietly come out, test pronouns, or simply exist without fear of judgment. Over the years, I learned that compassion isn’t about having a script — it’s about listening, believing, and loving first. Being that safe place for young people who didn’t have one has been one of the greatest honors of my life.