Turning What’s Unspoken into Powerful Narratives that Heal
You may know me from my Substack, “Sanctuary of the Holy Others” where people on the margins of the church and society feel safe to tell their faith stories. Or, you may know me from my work with Lisa Cooper Ellison at Writing Your Resilience.
I work with writers who are confronting inherited wounds, reclaiming their voices, and nurturing their resilience on the page. My ideal clients are memoirists and nonfiction authors—particularly those writing in the realms of creative nonfiction, intergenerational stories, and personal narrative—who long to transform silence into story. I offer trauma-informed critique, developmental editing, manuscript and structural evaluations, and one-on-one coaching that honors both the craft and the courage of writing. With a specialty in religious trauma, mental health, family inheritance, and addiction, I help writers shape their stories, which ultimately shapes them.
With degrees in social work and writing, I also write trauma-informed curriculum, articles and essays that delve into issues of psychology, theology and child development.
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The Resilience Within
We can’t talk about trauma without also talking about resilience. Resilience is what helps us bend, not break. It’s the ability to survive and keep surviving, whether it’s through a special relationship, a talent, or the ability to see the bright side. It’s also a crucial part of how we can heal from what happened to us.
Many years ago, I decided to get a tattoo to cover a scar on my ankle from my own trauma. After a lot of research, I chose the resurrection fern. This plant is one of nature’s most resilient; it can go a hundred years without water and clings to trees without any soil. But the moment it gets what it needs — water and sun — it springs back to life.
This is what I hope writing and self-discovery can be for you. You, like the resurrection fern, already possess an incredible ability to endure. You’ve held on for so long. Now, if you’re ready, let’s work together to help you get the nourishment you need to unfurl your leaves and see your story anew.