My desire is to be a “Hope Catalyst” for anyone longing to overcome unimaginable obstacles and vulnerabilities. So often I myself NEED to be “re-humanized” by the simple power of Hope! I’m also a good storyteller. I try to use humor about the challenges and the transformations that come with growth—because while it’s painful, I can’t lose sight of the rewards. I am so grateful to be impacted by the generous spirit of people helping one another that flourishes here at ShareWell.

I found ShareWell a few years after nearly losing my life to a thyroid gland going “crazy” (doctor’s own words). Just like my worst health encounters of the past, it left me broken and in isolation and devastation. Never before had I encountered this level of health, career, and financial collapse after 12 years of achieving stability. I had to summon the will to rebuild my life like many times before—but this time around it’s been extra hard to KEEP that flame burning. I’m in this community because I know the power of having access to people who “get it”. I also live in a rural area of a low-income county, and that means there are few resources. So ShareWell is a vital connection point!