There was a prince and princess… J/K 😊

The truth is I wasn’t always good at relationships . I had anxious attachment, unhealthy ways of communicating, and struggled to find fulfillment in my relationships.

I chose partners who triggered my wounds. I engaged in toxic behavior perpetuating painful cycles. I was afraid to speak up in fear of opening a can of worms and turning something into a fight. So I slowly killed off parts of myself, my wants and needs to “keep the peace”.

As a product of divorced parents, I can’t really blame myself. What was modeled for me was the only thing I knew at the time. We are never formally taught how to effectively communicate.

The truth is, I am grateful for these relationships because during those times - my commitment to fixing/improving the relationship led me to my life’s mission- How to have fulfilling, healthy, successful long term relationships full of peace, joy, and connection.

This led me to going back to school for marriage and family counseling degree and learn a multitude of the most effective therapeutic modalities. I also became obsessed with conflict resolution and repair and went on to study conflict mediation.

Which leads me to…