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What Brings You Back to Life?

On self-trust, memories, healing, and returning to what makes you feel alive

Two weeks ago, I hopped on a plane to California. My son Shamus and my daughter Makenna welcomed their baby girl two months ago, and as a first-time grandma, I was more than ready to return for another visit, help out where I could, and soak up more time with little Gracie.

I had already met this little miracle once before, but this was my second trip back... and oh, those tiny cuddles hold so much love.

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Finding Inner Strength on the Awakening Journey

Over the past 3 and a half years, I've been ‘on the road,’ living out of my car, and I’ve taken a deep dive into learning how to love and accept myself as I AM. I had to heal my nervous system from my past traumas and learn how to go on while mending my broken heart over the loss of 3 loving family members.

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