Growing up and in early adulthood, I took pride in being seen as responsible, organised, even-keeled. But while those are all good things to be and aspire to, I was missing acceptance of all the other parts of me as well. I followed the expected path and played the role of a “good girl”, while simultaneously often feeling like something was wrong with me and like I’d never quite fit in. I had trouble discerning what my real desires and needs were, and what I was just taught to want and expect.

I realised I wanted and needed freedom to experiment and make mistakes, create, not know, feel all the different feelings, play, focus on and express joy.

I found it in psychotherapy, art therapy, ACT, art, poetry, nurturing meaningful connections and letting different parts of me show and be loved.

I found freedom and joy, and made it my mission to support others in finding the same.