Sometimes I just have a bad day. A day that I feel like I woke up on the wrong side of the bed, and nothing seems to go right. Some days it may just be little things that add up to make me feel stressed or a conflict with others. I've learned it's okay to have a bad day as long as I can learn from the bad day and reset to have a better day tomorrow.

Divorce wasn’t the end of my story, but it was the moment I had to stop living on autopilot. I grieved the time I invested, the future I imagined, and the version of myself who tried to make everything work at her own expense. What followed was clarity and clarity created space. Space to reflect, to tell the truth, and to listen to what I needed instead of what I’d been trained to prioritize. I soon realized that not only was reinvention possible but a transition into my authentic self. Reinvention didn’t mean starting over from scratch. It meant reclaiming myself with honesty. Learning who I was outside of roles, expectations, and survival mode. Letting go of urgency and choosing alignment instead. This is the work I support others through now—holding space for reflection, grief, and rebuilding without pressure to rush or reinvent perfectly. Midlife isn’t a crisis. It’s an invitation to live the next chapter with intention

Like many other young adults, I quickly discovered that adulting is hard. Growing up, everyone shields you from this fun fact, focusing on your new freedoms and the life-changing experiences you’ll have. And don’t get me wrong, there are plenty of good parts. But constantly deciding what to eat for dinner, where to live, or whether to have kids can be exhausting. It’s even harder when you’re dealing with the lovely side effects of life, like anxiety and depression, just to name a few. Lucky for you, I’m spending massive amounts of money to learn how to navigate life, and I’d love to share what I’ve learned along the way. My goal is to create a safe, compassionate space where people feel supported, understood, and empowered to face life’s challenges.

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've been a high school teacher. I've founded and run a magazine. I've also spent years as a corporate leader. Now I'm a Realtor. Every time I've changed careers, it was scary, uncertain and exciting! I know what it's like to start from scratch when everyone thinks you should be settled. If you're thinking about making a big shift - by choice or necessity - I'm here to help you talk through it. No pressure, no judgement. Just honest conversation with someone who's done it more than once, and lived to tell the tale. You're never too old. And it's never too late. And you don't have to figure it out alone.

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.

Grief from loss can occur many times throughout our lives. From the loss of a dream or idea to the loss of a parent or spouse, grief can creep into our lives in many different ways. There is no right or wrong way to grieve but talking to someone can be a healthy way to cope when going through all of the ways we can be distressed. I've dealt with everything from the loss of my mother at a younger age after a debilitating illness to the sadness of losing the ability to continue in a career that I very much loved because my body had betrayed me. Loss of relationships has been a common thread throughout my life, from friendships to the closest and most important of all relationships. I've had heartbreak on every level. I've navigated loss of career, relationships, dreams & ideas, loved ones & pets (maybe one of the hardest to cope with!). I've gotten through some situations much quicker & easier than others, finding that going through, rather than around, tends to get me the best outcome.

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.

GenXers have reached that moment—gulp—the so-called ‘midlife’ years, complete with the dreaded menopause. Ugh! A lot of us hit these years fully unprepared for what was coming. We heard about the hot flashes, but even that wasn't named correctly to explain the actual misfiring of your temperature regulation. It feels like an electrical short in a lamp wire, sending sparks flying, causing temps to both jump but also to instantly plummet, only to rebound within seconds. The (very, very, VERY) dry symptoms to the haywire emotions & mood swings, it's all extraordinarily confusing, especially for us feral, completely self-reliant GenXers, who weren't at all prepared for this transition. We mostly raised ourselves & our parents certainly weren't talking about Menopause at the dinner table, or to us at all, leaving us guessing what we were in for. We can talk about how to manage the changes & challenges of midlife, especially with a lack of prior knowledge or understanding of options for symptom management.

Living with multiple invisible illnesses—like Crohn’s, Ehlers-Danlos, Lupus, POTS, MVP, MCAS & ADHD—can feel isolating & make socializing challenging- through many of life's stages. From the confusing teen years into the juggling game of marriage & parenthood, on into the sometimes lonely empty-nester years, I’ve navigated these experiences myself & can help you find purpose, connection & fulfillment- even in a disconnected world. In this session, we’ll explore ways to manage expectations & navigate daily challenges, embrace self-care & create meaningful routines that support your well-being & sense of belonging. We can also simply unpack & unload the burden you're carrying in this world that doesn't always seem built to embrace emotions that can often feel bigger than our capacity to carry them. More than anything I care that you feel heard when you speak with me, I aim to be a safe space, where you can discuss whatever you need to lighten your mental load & find peace.

At 83, I’m living a full life – with all the ups, downs, sharp turns, and potholes that come with it. I’m a mother of two. I was a Silicon Valley CFO, a Marriage Family Therapist, a care giver for my dad. I’ve been married and divorced more than once. I’ve been my own best friend and only supporter, successfully navigating my world on my own for the last 42 years. I recreated myself several times and I retired at 70. But every 10 years brought physical, psychological, emotional challenges – my body and mind not feeling as good or working as expected. Hormonal changes (for men & women), clothes don’t fit right, loss of energy, vim and vigor, ailments and illness, “senior moments” and loss of friends and family. During this time, I created a community for myself through friendships, volunteering (now as a Senior Peer Counselor), and hosting a weekly Mahjongg game while managing a fractured femur and the resulting identity crisis. If any of this sounds familiar, I'm here for you.

My finalized divorce after 7 1/2 years of marriage felt like I slapped myself in the face with a brick. Not only were the typical financial and physical changes jarring, the emotional severance from the one I had deemed "my best friend forever," felt so immense. I was deeply lost, ashamed, and humiliated. Although I tried to "live well as the best revenge," I did not handle it well. I also did not have family or friends to turn to for help. Time ultimately helped and with the perspective of 27 years since then, I can still relate to anyone who is experiencing similar internal conflict. Divorce may be necessary, it may be "for the best," but it may also hurt like hell and feel extremely isolating. Sometimes all I needed was for someone to listen back then, and at a minimum, that's what I'll always be able to offer someone else.

I’m a first generation American born on the mainland, embracing a rich multicultural heritage. Life has profoundly shaped me. Losing my mother at a young age led me to embrace motherhood earlier than most. Through navigating significant changes and new beginnings, I’ve grown into a resilient and positive person. Along the way, I have discovered a sene of self-worth.

As someone who has been in a romantic partnership with a person who is incarcerated, I understsnd the unique set of challenges and emotions that come with this experience. The separation, the communication barriers, and the societal stigma can create an immense strain on both partners and the relationship itself. It's a difficult journey, but you don't have to figure it out all on your own. Together, we'll explore ways to communicate effectively, maintain emotional connection, and care for your mental well-being during these challenging times.

Parenting is one of the most beautiful and challenging experiences we ever face. It brings out deep love, fierce protectiveness, and moments of joy that feel almost spiritual. But it also exposes fear, exhaustion, old wounds, self-doubt, and emotions no one talks about. Whether you’re parenting a baby, a toddler, or a growing child, it can feel overwhelming trying to raise someone while you’re still growing yourself. Parenting forces you to confront your triggers, question your upbringing, and break patterns you never asked for. It asks you to show up even when you’re tired, overstimulated, anxious, or unsure. It stretches your identity, tests your patience, and reshapes your entire sense of self. If you’re overwhelmed, struggling with boundaries, navigating big emotions—yours or your child’s—or just trying to be a cycle-breaker in a family that didn’t model healthy love, you’re not alone. I’m here to support you through the real, messy, emotional side of parenting.

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.

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.

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.

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.