Being a parent can be one of the most rewarding and challenging roles in life. It is full of joy and also sorrow as we are forced

to confront our own wounds and painful childhood experiences.
 

I think we often come into parenting with rose colored glasses. So excited to meet our child and embark on the journey of

parenthood. But once there, we may experience feelings we never knew possible. Where we thought we would feel joy we

may feel anxiety. Where we thought we would offer comfort we scream, punish or dismiss. This can leave us feeling

devastated, ashamed and alone.
 

As a mom of two children, I get it. I’ve been a licensed therapist for 10 years and have been working with parents, couples

and families much longer than that. Five years ago I was blessed with our first child Seaenna. I had years of experience and

training and now I was about to put it into practice. “Bring it on” I thought. What I didn't know was that all the training in the

world couldn't fully prepare me for this incredible and life changing experience of parenthood. As I lay in bed a week

postpartum I was riddled with anxiety, intrusive thoughts and a heaviness on my heart I never new possible. The traumas I

had experienced in my own life were looking me right in the face. I was supposed to love and enjoy these first moments of

being a mom and instead I was overwhelmed, scared and confused. With support I was able to work through and regain my

sense of peace. During this journey as a mom I have learned and grown in ways that I never knew possible. I was already

passionate about working with parents during this precious and challenging time, and now I am on fire.
 

I believe with my whole heart that we can be the parents we desire to be and parenthood can feel exciting, joyful and

rewarding.To get there though we have to be willing to look within. By healing our own wounds we will be able to show up fully for ourselves, our child(ren) and our family.