At the beginning of this experience, I felt quite unsure of myself and my ability to make decisions unless those thoughts and opinions were validated by others. 

I ended a toxic and codependent relationship that had truly broken my self worth. I found myself reliving this repetitive pattern in past relationships but this was the one that went too far. 

I felt stifled and incapable of holding myself accountable, and didn’t believe in my dreams — I had almost accepted the reality that was influenced on me by my friends, family and society. 

I constantly lived feeling like the black sheep of my family and it seemed the only way I could gain their acceptance was by following what they thought was the best path for me.

I allowed my boundaries to be broken because I thought it would push people away. In the process, I’d alienating myself and disappearing to avoid the conflict because I didn’t want to have to advocate for myself. 

I had lost myself in years of being what others needed me to be. 

I became a chronic over thinker stuck in analysis paralysis, unable to make my next move.

I'm now someone who is proud of my choices and has found passion again: in my life, in my relationships, and in my career.

I'm content with starting over 100x because I’ve accepted I’m not going to be "perfect” 100% of the time, if ever.

I’ve separated my identity from work and realize I am so much more than the job I do.

I’ve allowed creativity into my life because I realized the excitement it brings me.

I am firm on my boundaries and limits with family and friends, and no longer feel undeserving of love because of it.

I’ve learned that I may fall back into learned behavior, but how I react and process it is what will allow me to continue to grow and not project my trauma onto those I love.

I’ve gained tools to help me process my emotions and communicate my feelings in my relationships even if it seems to fall on deaf ears.

I am on a path of continuous growth and this means that I will go through many stages, but I no longer feel the need to rush.

I value myself, love where I'm at, and welcome each season of my life with open arms.

I’ve learned that I am wise enough to make the choices that are best for myself.

I’ve learned to identify my triggers but also what caused them allowing me to work through them.

I’ve learned to validate my own opinions without requiring the validation of others.

I chose to work with you because you are someone I admire. Your tenacity and ability to put yourself in vulnerable positions and chase your dreams has always been something I looked up to.

You created a space where I never felt judged or misunderstood, allowing me to be the most vulnerable I have ever been with someone.

You aligned with my spiritual values in our sessions, and provided an understanding of who I truly was; you made sense of my chaos.

With you, I learned to process my thoughts, emotions and conflicts in a healthy way.

You helped me rediscover myself and provided the tools needed for me to continue growing into the person I didn’t think existed. When I thought I had become a closed off and emotionless person, you provided a safe space for me to break down the walls I thought were there to protect me, which in reality had only been holding me back.

I am honored to have worked with you and would make this choice to work with you and invest in myself 100x over. Thank You Emma 🤍