“Everyone has a story. Each story is unique and should not be minimized. Although other’s life circumstances or past histories might appear to be more difficult, it does not minimize how your story affected you and continues to affect you and your relationships, past and present. Your story is what shapes you, regardless of how long ago or how recent it was. Your story is valid and your trauma is real. You deserve a safe space to identify it, understand it, and process it. Your pain matters and your story is important to me. I find it a privilege to help others find healing and meaning from their stories while observing the growth and beauty that developed through their brave journey”