Hi, I’m Emma,
I’m a 30-something, free-spirited, sensitive woman with dreams of helping others heal. I’ve been on quite a journey these past few years and life is constantly evolving and unfolding in beautiful ways. I’m here to tell my story, even more stripped back than ever before. So here goes…
I have always been a happy, positive person and naively thought I wouldn’t struggle with my mental health. But then I did. In my late 20’s I started to lose who I was. I was no longer the care free, happy person I recognised myself to be. I was caught up in negative thoughts daily that spiralled out of control. I was hurting my relationships, I didn’t look forward to going out, I didn’t believe in myself. I’d completely lost my identity. So for the first time ever I seeked help. I may have been in my lowest place, but I didn’t lose sight of a brighter future and I certainly didn’t want to stay feeling this way forever.
I started therapy and what unravelled was mind blowing. So much of what I was struggling with now was due to childhood experiences. Experiences that I had buried for most of my life. I suffered childhood trauma and didn’t tell a soul until I started therapy. Over 20 years carrying something and not using my voice, feeling afraid to tell the truth. And that’s when I realised that anyone can struggle with their mental health if they have suppressed something for long enough. You can’t bottle things up, your body keeps the score as they say.
"I may have been in my lowest place, but I didn’t lose sight of a brighter future and I certainly didn’t want to stay feeling this way forever."
From this point onwards I went on the most incredible journey of healing. I didn’t finish therapy ‘fixed’. If anything it was just the beginning. Healing takes time, a lifetime. I’m constantly peeling away new layers, growing and healing in profound ways. I’m trying new things, experimenting and having fun with it. Healing isn’t linear, it’s a constant rollercoaster with good days and bad. But I am so happy I’m on this path. I now believe this is what life is about, growing as a person, healing old wounds, finding our purpose…
I am so happy I’m on this path. I now believe this is what life is about, growing as a person, healing old wounds, finding our purpose…
Which leads me on to this platform and what I’m here to do. Healing (myself and others) is now my passion, and I’m grateful for everything I’ve gone through because it’s led me here. I’ve managed to turn all the pain I’ve gone through into something good. I wanted to create this platform to connect you with the people and places that have helped me, and inspire you to live your life to the fullest. But it’s been evolving, as everything does. When I started I wanted to hide in the shadows and let others take the spotlight. I didn’t believe I could actually be a healer myself. Fast forward to now and I’m training to be a counsellor so I can hold the space for others (but still with a holistic twist). It has taken me time to build my confidence and believe in myself, but now I know I’m the person for the job. I can help others heal, with the help of other healers on this platform of course. Because we are stronger when we work together ❤️
I truly believe anyone can heal themselves with the right support. Thank you for being here and reading my story. I’m ready to listen when you want to share yours.