My initial inspiration on writing this piece was in May of 2025; it was not only Mental Health Awareness Month, but also the Jubilee Year announced by our beloved Pope Francis, carrying the theme "Pilgrims of Hope". It was a time to re-establish a proper relationship with God, with one another, and with all creation. His message stayed with me: the importance of keeping hope alive, particularly for those who may be struggling to find it for themselves. As those who follow me

“8 KIDS” This was the license plate of our Country Squire Station Wagon growing up. Yes, I was number five of eight, so it was no lie. The motivation behind the tag name became obvious only after we got pulled over. My father at the wheel, my mother to his right, me in the back seat, observing the officer trying to follow a short snippet of my parent’s story (excuse) for running a tad late, and over the speed limit. Surprisingly (or maybe not) we were often given just a sympa

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I LOVE hydrangeas. But I hate to see them wilt days, sometimes even just hours, after I bring them home. I will do everything in my power to infuse life back into them / their stem so they can have the potential to re-bloom and be the vibrant gift of life they were designed to be. My approach to treating clients is actually very similar. I strive to empower each and every client on how to heal themselves, and when they trust in the process, healing happens. In my work as a my

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