From about the age of 3 to 11 I was raped & molested on and off by two of my uncles. Nobody protected me, nor did anyone pursue legal action against my attackers. I felt worthless, ignored, and invisible for years. I used to cut my wrists in high school. For 34 years I struggled with unresolved childhood sexual trauma. 

But at the age of 37 I was given the opportunity to receive medically-monitored, psychedelic-assisted therapy for the treatment of my trauma. I was treated with Ibogaine and 5-MeO DMT. My childhood trauma disappeared in just 8 hours with the Ibogaine and the DMT gave me a love for myself I'd never known previously.

After returning home I discovered my desire to paint words that express many of the unexpressed emotions I'd never felt free to share in the past. It was also at that point I began to very closely observe, examine, critically analyze, and deconstruct many of the fundamental ideas and religious beliefs I was raised to believe about myself that contributed further to the trauma I overcame.

I now live happily, mentally & emotionally at peace, and free from the trauma filter that previously controlled every aspect of my life. I live near Traverse City, Michigan with my husband Brian of over 18 years and our 2 amazing kids.