I understand what it means to feel shaped by the stories of your past. Growing up, I often felt like I was constantly striving to fit in, succeed, and prove my worth, not just to my parents, but also within a culture that felt unfamiliar. I struggled with anxiety, people-pleasing, and the quiet ache of never feeling ‘good enough.’ On the outside, no one could see my struggles, but inside, they ruled my thoughts every day.

It wasn’t until I became a parent that I began to truly see the layers of my past. The pain I had inherited revealed itself through my thoughts, behaviors, and reactions as a mother, showing up in ways that didn’t align with the parent I wanted to be. My marriage also felt the weight of those old wounds, as my emotional walls and unprocessed experiences often kept me from fully connecting with my husband. I longed for deeper connection but felt stuck in old patterns of self-protection.

As I embarked on my healing journey and uncovered the layers of early imprints, I began to see how shame and guilt had quietly shaped my decisions. Recognizing them allowed me to respond with greater awareness, both as a parent and a partner. The process was both eye-opening and challenging, pushing me to confront parts of myself I had long overlooked. But through hard work came deep transformation. Now, I see my future with clarity, hope, and a sense of freedom I never thought possible.