My Story
On September 14, 1998,
I waved goodbye to my sister as she left for school. Little did I know, it was the last time I’d see her—my number one supporter, my favorite person.
Tragically, she was struck by a car and didn’t survive.
Her sudden absence shattered my world and initiated a lifelong journey alongside grief.
That evening, after the police dropped us home from the hospital, we sat numb in our living room. My parents looked at each other and said, “What do we do now?” This question reveals so much about the uncertainty that accompanies profound loss. What do you do when the structure of your life falls apart?
Life continued, but our lives had changed irrevocably, without warning. There was no manual for navigating this new reality authentically.
This experience shattered the illusion of invincibility I once held, and set me apart in ways I never anticipated. The people around me couldn't truly grasp it, could they?
In the disorientation and loneliness that followed, I struggled to navigate my emotions, protecting myself from further pain by withdrawing and masking my true self.
Yet, at 18, I ventured across the world alone, and in the unfamiliarity, I found space to redefine myself. I realized that my own pain and suffering enabled me to empathize profoundly with others.
This realization transformed my emotional journey into a superpower.
Through breakups, rejections, and career challenges, I learned to embrace life’s turbulence as opportunities for growth. Each obstacle became a stepping stone on my true path, challenging old beliefs and opening new possibilities.
From these experiences,
I learned valuable lessons:
Familiarity doesn’t always equate to what’s best.
There are always alternative perspectives, even when they aren’t immediately apparent.
Pushing our limits and embracing growth creates a ripple effect -overcoming one limiting belief makes it easier to challenge the next.
Our challenges, grief, and personal narratives don’t vanish; instead, our relationship with them evolves. Growth isn’t about eliminating our experiences but accepting and integrating them.
Conscious living, with self-awareness, allows us to evolve daily, not just in moments of crisis.
Now, as The Turbulence Coach, I’ve guided numerous individuals through transformative journeys. Initially, I helped people uncover their unique ability to support others experiencing grief. Over time, my focus has expanded to guiding individuals through the discovery of their truest selves amidst the uncertainties of transition.
