December 31, 2024

A Soulful Being Named Joseph

In August of 2023, I met a soulful being named Joseph. He radiates so much joy and wisdom. We spoke for hours about the power words hold, about speaking intentionally, and about the people and places that have impacted our lives. It was a pleasure getting to know this wise elder. Joseph spoke about his […]

September 16, 2024

What Is a Personalized Parts Work Photo Shoot?

A parts work photo essay is a deeply sacred experience, a gentle and powerful tool in our healing journeys. It’s a gift we offer ourselves, something that goes beyond just capturing images. It taps into the essence of who we are. Through this process, we learn to befriend the parts of ourselves that need more […]

September 10, 2023

Befriending the Shadow Within

Healing ancestral trauma begins with befriending the shadow within. Part of my healing journey included connecting to my (deceased) great-grandparents and learning about their lives by way of speaking with my grandparents about their early childhood experiences. Through this process of un/learning I came to understand what’s mine and what’s not mine to carry. I […]