I chose myself.

Several years ago I knew I needed a change. I felt light years away from my heart and my truth – and knew in my soul that I needed to leave my marriage of 21+ years. In the years leading up to that moment, I had witnessed up close and personal the illnesses and deaths of my two brothers.  I developed an eating disorder and patterns of unhealthy relationships that would stay with me throughout most of my adult life.

I knew then that I wasn’t being true to my authentic self. So I did the hardest thing I’ve ever done. 

I chose my happiness. I committed to participating in multiple 12-step recovery programs. I began supporting women in their recovery from alcoholism, drug addiction, and food addiction. My heart started swirling, and I knew my purpose was being revealed.

And I trusted that I could figure it out. There were days when I was confident I would eventually ‘get there.’ Other days I felt like I just might buckle under the weight of all there was to do on my own. Eventually, though, I created a life that felt like me again.

I not only made new friends but also found deep meaningful work, I also experienced a newfound sense of joy. My life is now full and deeply connected in a way that at one point – I couldn’t have ever imagined was possible for me.