Mission
"Survivor not Victim" is committed to raising awareness, educating, providing encouragement and empowerment, and equipping individuals, groups, and programs to support others in moving from victim to survivor to thriver.
Trauma-Informed Coaching
I am so excited to be pursuing a Trauma-Informed ICF coach through Moving the Human Spirit starting this November! ICF is the International Coach Federation, the only accredited coaching program with a trauma informed lens!
I want to give a thank you to my colleagues at the University of Minnesota for supporting me in time and financially in furthering my education.
I will be offering Trauma-Informed coaching and consulting sessions upon completion in Spring 2026!
A Glimpse into my Writing Journey
Did you know to write my manuscript I also did a lot of research?
Before my memories resurfaced since I was burned at the age of 2, I also had to go back and learn others' narratives of the story from that time.
This research included:
ð¥Learn about trauma and trauma healing
ð¥ Read and study the Fire Marshall and legal reports
ð¥Interviewing family members
ð¥Reading my Grandmaâs old journals from the time of the fire and my stay at the hospital
Featured Blog
Scars Are Not Halloween Costumes
âTo a lot of people, scars, race, disabilities, and differences are not costumes; they are a part of their everyday lives. Although we can't control other people and the way they may respond to our differences, we can choose not to be victimized by them and how we respond.â
Survivor Lesson
In each chapter of my book I break down what I refer to as âSurvivor Lessonsâ I have learned. I wanted to share a glimpse into those lessons here.
Survivor Lesson: Pursuing your passion ignites a spark in you and leads you to your purpose.
