Telling Our Stories
Survivor, Oversharer, Cheerleader, Seeker of Joy, Frequent Faller and 82 other things.
Helping us find connection through stories, with hope and even a bit of humor. even when it feels impossible.
Work With Me
Empowering Stories: Author, Speaker, and Advocate Here for You
Speaking
I share my messy, real story – Gold Star military widow, sister to a missing brother, mom to grieving kids, fiancé navigating love again – not because I have all the answers, but because we heal in the telling. Together, we discover that even in our darkest chapters, we’re never alone.
Workshops
I guide groups through finding and sharing the stories within them. We work together to uncover the narratives that need telling, because I’ve learned that our truest stories, even the unpolished ones, have the power to set us free.
Story Coaching for Individuals
Surviving
I share my journey of survival, searching to find light in the darkest times, and trying to make peace amidst the chaos of healing from trauma through laughter.
I aim to help others do the same, whether by helping them share their own stories or finding a connection that builds hope.
It’s rarely pretty, is as real as can be, and leaves a chair for anyone who needs it.
Survivor, Storyteller, Advocate, Coach
Sharing my story as a survivor to suicide loss, sister to a missing person, mom to grieving but living strong kids, finder of love again, and more to connect and help others. I share honestly about our chaotic life of fighting for healing, laughing through the good and the bad and taking it one day at a time.
Hoping to help those who can relate, advocate for change in mental health care in the military and veteran community, and advocate for fellow survivors of trauma and loss. I also offer storytelling coaching and workshops for those finding their voice, or for businesses and organizations who want to incorporate real stories into their work.
My memoir is almost here
The Battle Left Behind: A Veteran Widow’s Story of Loss, Love and the Long Journey to Healing
I’ve shared so much of my story here, and I hope it helps someone feel less alone in whatever battle they’re facing. This isn’t a story wrapped up with a tidy happy ending. It’s a messy, honest look at the road I’m still on, and how the people I’m connected to help us keep moving forward.
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