My Story

Yes, this is a recent picture of me smiling; totally in the moment, absolutely enjoying myself. Today my life is full of love and lots of laughter.  But this was not how things always were for me. For many years, I existed as a shell of the person I am today. . I lacked confidence, was afraid of being judged by others, but even worse, was constantly criticizing me. I had no self love.

I struggled with feeling good about who I was. I was under some false assumption that if I could make my outsides look good, that would make my insides feel good.  My fear and anxiety showed up in all areas of my life but also manifested as an eating disorder that at my bottom, had me weighing 85 pounds. I continued this battle for years.  I also cooped with my fear, anxiety, and low self esteem by using drugs and alcohol.

I was constantly working hard at pleasing anyone around me, wanting more than anything to be liked and accepted. Little did I know that the real problem was I didn’t like or accept me.

It wasn’t until there came a point in my life where the emotional pain got so intense, I had no other choice but to surrender and let go of all that I thought I knew. I’d never wish this kind of rock bottom on anyone, but I know for me, it was the best thing that could have ever happened

You see, had I not come to this very painful place of wanting things to change or asking God to take me out, I would probably not be here today. I was on a very self destructive path that many don’t survive for long. But because I reached out for help in that very dark lonely place, I was shown a different way to live by others who had experienced similar pain.  And my life has never been the same since.

Fast forward to today. I know I don’t have all the answers and certainly have challenges. But now I do know my value and know my self worth. I have found a way to live my life that has me not just surviving, but thriving every single day. After I let go of some perfectionistic ideas and humbly asked for help, my life got miraculously better.

I am so happy and grateful to be able to coach others who share similar struggles. The beautiful part of the story is this: no matter where you are in your life, if it’s not going in the direction you want it to, if you’re not happy with who you are or how you live, just know that there are ways to turn it around. I can’t wait to walk with you on your journey of self discovery and into a life that will absolutely thrill and amaze you.

Cathy.