Honoring the past.Embracing the present.Moving beyond.
Personal experience, professional understanding, faith, and resilience come together in the story behind To Resilience and Beyond—the chapter From Parental Alienation to Resilience within Breaking the Silence: Voices of Survivors, Volume 5 curated by Michelle Jewsbury.
LEARN MY STORY →
Sometimes the smallest reminders in our environment can gently point us toward the direction we want to move.
♡
Breaking the Silence:
Voices of Survivors, Vol. 5
Curated by Michelle Jewsbury
Resilience is not about being
“unaffected” or “bouncing back”
unchanged, but about integrating
difficult experiences into a life
narrative that supports ongoing
well-being.
My Story
A journey through pain, resilience, faith, and the power of finding your voice.
LEARN MORE → ▣Resources
Books, support, and information to help and encourage you on your journey.
EXPLORE RESOURCES → ✧Inspiration
Thoughts, reflections, and gentle reminders for the road ahead.
FIND INSPIRATION → ♧Finding Support
Trusted information and places to turn when help is needed.
FIND SUPPORT → ✉Let’s Connect
I’d love to hear from you. Reach out anytime.
CONTACT ME → ✺The Spider Plant
A gentle reminder that resilience can grow—one small step at a time.
LEARN MORE →Inspiration
Help is out there.
Children do not always have the words to explain what is happening to them. Sometimes they are caught in circumstances they cannot understand, much less describe. I want this space to offer hope for those children, for the parents who love them, and for families struggling through disconnection and loss.
You may recognize yourself—or someone you love—in my story. You may be a parent grieving the loss of a relationship with your child, or an adult child wondering whether it is possible to reach out after years of separation. Shame can silence us, but speaking about what happened and finding support can be a beginning.
“When you realize you need help and are willing to get it, that is a sign of strength—not weakness or failure. Asking for help is a form of self-care.”
Reconnection may not always be possible, and healing may look different for every family. There can still be growth after loss, connection after silence, and resilience beyond what we thought we could endure.
I will always be their mother, and I carry hope, faith, and love forward.
not alone.
THERE IS A WAY FORWARD.
Professional Perspective. Personal Understanding.
Licensed Professional Counselor • National Certified Counselor
Certified Clinical Trauma Professional • Limited Licensed Psychologist
My professional experience informs my understanding of trauma, resilience, relationships, and the importance of finding your voice.
A gentle reminder
The Spider Plant
A spider plant is a simple, enduring reminder that growth can continue and new possibilities can emerge.
