In June of 2002, at 15 years old, I found myself in a position I wouldn't wish on anyone; in a hospital exam room, waiting on a nurse to give me a sexual assault exam. I had just endured 18 hours of abuse at the hands of a stranger.

When I returned home, I simply wanted everything to return to "normal," because I didn't feel like I was affected by what happened. I had disconnected from my body and emotions which would lead to 15 years of a lie I told myself of not being impacted by my trauma.  

When I discovered how my trauma had impacted me around the age of 30, I was well outside the window of being able to receive victim's assistance for therapy. I wasn't in a position to pay for therapy out of pocket to help process my trauma so I had to find ways to heal that were accessible, easy, and free. 

I began healing my body by taking care of it. The body that was abused was receiving love and care that allowed it to feel safe and begin to heal. I started exercising regularly and I developed a skin care and gratitude practices. These activities kept me grounded in my day and my body, and allowed me to begin to heal.

​

It is because of this journey that I started this mission: giving women who have experienced assault the gifts to begin to heal. I believe there is something beautiful and healing about taking care of a body that's been abused and I hope that you experience what I have.