ABOUT

When my daughter Penelope came into my life, I felt like I lost myself entirely. My sense of identity, purpose, dignity, and strength, which I once prided myself on before pregnancy, seemed to vanish overnight. In their place, I found sorrow, insecurity, anger, confusion, and sadness. I struggled to be a fair partner to my husband, overwhelmed by paranoia and anxiety.

The first year of motherhood was a constant battle with fear. Was I a good mom? Was my daughter okay? Was I doing anything right? Nothing seemed to make sense, and everything felt like a mistake.

Around seven months into severe depression and a marriage in turmoil, I reached a breaking point. I knew that if I didn't start picking up the pieces, my mental health would continue to deteriorate, and that wasn't fair to my daughter or myself. To my surprise, something inside reminded me that I deserved a chance.

I was ready to take control back of my life. I started running. I completed a self-supported 50-miler and, eventually, even a 100-miler. None of it was easy, but along the way, I rediscovered my identity, reclaimed my strength, and found my purpose. I was no longer a hollow shell of a person. By pushing my boundaries and accomplishing challenging feats, I found my inner voice, which has guided me on my journey to healing and as a second-time mom.

Inspired by my own journey, I now help other parents find their inner voice and guide them on their path to accomplishing challenging goals and facing adversity with strength and resilience."

FINDING INSPIRATION FROM 

THE DARK PLACES WE VISIT ON OUR JOURNEY TO ACCOMPLISHING HARD THIGNS