In the summer of 2012, I was diagnosed with thyroid cancer, and it became the awakening moment that changed everything. Facing this diagnosis felt like hitting an emotional wall, forcing me to confront aspects of my life that I had buried deep inside. This illness wasn’t just physical - I could sense something deeper. It was as if my body was revealing the toll of years spent carrying unspoken pain and trauma. Thyroid cancer became the embodiment of the truth that our bodies keep the score; the years spent holding onto past pain left my throat—the center of my voice and expression—blocked with dis-ease.

As a child, I endured experiences that left lasting wounds in my heart. For seven years, I carried the burden of a dark secret that silenced me, stifling my voice and shaping my reality. The reality of being taken away from my home and thrust into the foster care system. This left me feeling abandoned and fostered a deep sense of isolation and lack of safety. The impact of such experiences on a young mind is profound; it creates a rift between a child's need for safety and love and the harsh reality of their experiences. I learned to hide my feelings, suppress my truth, and in doing so, I lost touch with my true self.

These unresolved wounds shaped my adult relationships, leading me to attract one toxic partner after another, each mirroring the aspects of myself I had yet to heal. I spent years blaming my circumstances, but my cancer diagnosis became a powerful mirror, forcing me to confront the common thread in all my patterns: me. I knew that if I wanted to truly heal, I needed to look within and face the shadows I had avoided for so long.

This journey began while I was balancing the demands of raising two children and navigating a toxic marriage, all while outwardly presenting a picture of stability to the world. I was living a dual life: one as a dedicated mother and career professional, and the other filled with internal strife and emotional turmoil. Each day, I wore a mask to conceal the reality of my struggles, trying to convince myself and others that everything was fine. However, I eventually realized that to embark on a path of healing, I needed to remove that mask and embrace the truth of who I was. Only by acknowledging the dissonance between my public persona and my private pain could I begin to reclaim my authentic self.

It was time to rebuild from the inside out. I started to make choices that felt right for me, including the difficult but necessary decision to end my second marriage. As I began to reclaim my voice and reconnect with my inner self, I immersed myself in healing sessions that allowed me to face my deepest wounds head-on. I finally began to let go of shame, reparent my inner child, and free myself from patterns that no longer served me.

For the past three years, I have dedicated myself to deep healing, choosing abstinence from relationships with men to focus entirely on my journey of self-discovery and transformation. During this time, I released toxic relationships and made room for authentic, aligned connections. My circle became smaller but richer, filled with people who truly valued me for who I am.

As I healed, I felt a calling deep within me—a desire to help other women reconnect with their highest selves and embrace the life they deserve. I realized that this journey of becoming whole wasn’t just for me; it was meant to be shared. Through my work, I guide women on a journey to become the ones they always needed—returning to their truest selves and healing their inner children. When you come home to who you really are, you stop settling for less and open yourself to a life of authenticity and empowerment.

The strength I discovered within led me to create a life of my own making, and that’s where Unlocked Butterfly was born. This work represents not only my transformation but the transformation I believe is possible for every woman who is ready to connect with her true self.

If you’re here, it may be because you’re feeling the call to transform, to break free, and to become the woman you were always meant to be. If this resonates, let’s start with a simple conversation to see if I’m the guide your intuition has led you to find. Together, we’ll explore the path to your truest self and open the door to a life where you’re fully seen, cherished, and empowered.

Let’s walk this path of transformation together – I’m here for you, every step of the way.