I want to know your story and meet you where you're at, to hold a Non-judgmental space for you to process, discuss, express, and receive the support you need and deserve - whatEVER that may look like! Whether you need a gentle Voice of Experience, an Accountability Partner who won't BS you, or simply a Listening Ear (who actually "Gets It"), I am here to hold space for you.

Where to begin? 🤔🤷🏼‍♀️👶🏼 I've had Chronic Pain and Mental Illness since childhood. the first diagnoses were Patellafemoral syndrome(age11), Migraines(age12), Major Depression & Anxiety(13). then came GERD, IBS, and Fibro(18), Arthritis, Neuropathy, & Carpal Tunnel (20s), CPTSD, Hypermobility Spectrum Disorder, and Autism(30s).... the Dx List is rather long these days. I understand how overwhelming and exhausting it can be to live with both chronic pain & mental health issues. I also know the rage, loneliness, and grief they bring very well. Finding spaces to connect with other people who actually "Get It" - people who understand what it's like to live with given circumstances like mine, and have their own stories and reflections to share from that world - has always been so healing and encouraging for me. Spaces for healing like that are a really rare find - too rare, I think. That's why I trained to become a Certified Peer Support Specialist. That's why I started my support group, The Spoon Rest. AND that's why I am dedicated to holding such a space for individuals like YOU here on ShareWell!!