Rooted in Hope Blog

Gentle & Survivor-Focused
Stories, reflections, and tools for reclaiming your life after abuse and loss.

Welcome to Rooted in Hope — a space for stories, reflections, and resources on healing after abuse, navigating grief, and reclaiming your voice. Here I share insights from both my personal journey as a survivor and my professional work as a trauma-informed therapist. May these words help you feel less alone and remind you that hope can grow even in the hardest seasons.

Dear Survivor:
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Dear Survivor:

I see you in the dropped leaves of fall, trampled, yet uniquely beautiful and incredibly courageous in your defeat and rebirth. You are still worthy of tenderness and care, in all your frailness and tenacity of your healing journey.

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