"All things will work together for your good" Romans 8:28
Back when I was in university, I remember sitting in my Sociology of Crime class and my professor began to talk about deviant youth. Some of the descriptors were: poor, racialized, Black, from the ghetto and other negative characteristics. I remember being both confused and empowered at the same time. I was confused because the deviant youth being described sounded very much like my brothers and I, and everyone we grew up with. However, I felt empowered because it was at that moment that I decided to become a social worker. I had an unshakable resolve that my purpose and life mission was to hold space for my community.
At an early age I knew and understood the importance of having a strong relationship with God. As the eldest of three children, my parents ensured that I was raised in a home that prioritized living a healthy spiritual lifestyle. From practical lessons on prayer and Godly principles, they laid a foundation that would undergird a desire for me to serve within and outside of my church.
However, despite my deep spiritual roots, in the words of famed Harlem Renaissance poet Langston Hughes, “life for me ain't been no crystal stair”.
My journey has been filled with poverty, abuse, trauma and other difficult life experiences. However, I am proof that there is life after trauma and that post-traumatic growth is attainable. I recall having a session with my therapist and she said something that I will never forget: “You receive the wounds you need”. It was harsh reality, but I knew that I could grow through the wounds I received and trauma I experienced. These experiences brought me to this work and it is the reason why I continue to intentionally hold space for my community, particularly for those who have experienced trauma but need a faith-based and Christ-centered lens.
Through my work, my training, and my lived experiences I have found that these intersections are important and need to be attended to.
Outside of all the fancy stuff listed in my bio, I am on a journey to fulfill my purpose on this earth, and being a Christian therapist is a part of that mission. Additionally, I have the best husband on the planet, whom I love dearly. I absolutely love to read, I thrive in nature, and the sound of water is soothing to my soul. Above all, I really love Jesus!
Having the right people to hold space for you on your soul care journey is an important element of your healing process. I would love to hold intentional space for you, so let's connect! I look forward to hearing from you.
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