“My life took a turn for the worse after a traumatic experience in high school that I never told anyone about. 

“When I reached early adulthood, I experienced crippling anxiety that I soothed with alcohol and pills. I became addicted while I was staying at home with my two young children.”

Ruthie tried to ignore her trauma, but it did not go away. Even when she got sober, she still experienced a deep sense of self-loathing.

Buried trauma doesn’t disappear.

When a woman feels safe, seen, soothed and secure, she can begin to self-reflect, and reflection leads to growth and change.

“Through the small, powerful moments that shaped me, one conversation at a time, I gained the ability to self-reflect. I learned to pause before reacting, to welcome stillness instead of fearing it, and to sit with discomfort rather than pushing it away. 

“In doing so, I gained clarity, aligned my choices with my values, and created wellbeing instead of constantly reacting to life’s challenges. This shift is not just about personal growth; it is about reclaiming power over our own lives.”