26/02/2025
My life exists in a space of contrasts — a balance of light and shadow, of pain and celebration, of stillness and movement. As a trauma therapist and an entertainer, I embody what feels like the essence of yin and yang — two energies that seem opposite but are deeply interconnected and essential to one another.
On one side, I sit with people’s pain. As an EMDR therapist, my work is about helping others process the weight of their experiences — the memories and emotions that have shaped them, often in ways they wish they could escape. It’s tender and challenging work, holding space for others as they journey through trauma toward healing. Through techniques like EMDR and the Flash Technique, I help people find safety within themselves again, even when the world has felt unsafe. It’s a privilege and a responsibility I never take lightly.
On the other side, there’s joy — loud, unapologetic, vibrant joy. Through my work as an entertainer and the Soca and Storytelling events I organise, I create spaces where people can release, dance, and connect. Music has its own kind of therapeutic power, and in those moments, I witness the magic of people reclaiming joy. Soca music, with its rhythm and energy, is a celebration of life — a reminder that even when we carry pain, we are still capable of laughter, movement, and lightness.
Healing is not just about working through pain; it’s also about rediscovering joy. And joy isn’t just about celebration — it’s about freedom, safety, and the ability to be fully present.
This balance shows up in my life too. The therapist in me reminds the entertainer that joy is more meaningful when I acknowledge the struggles I’ve overcome. The entertainer reminds the therapist that healing isn’t just about surviving — it’s about thriving. Together, these roles help me see life in its full spectrum. They teach me to honor both stillness and movement, sorrow and celebration. They help me show up fully for others — whether in the quiet of a therapy session or the energy being an entertainer.
In this dance between yin and yang, I’ve learned some key insights:
• Expression is a form of release. Whether through words, movement, or music, finding ways to express our inner world helps us let go of what weighs us down.
• Play is part of healing. Sometimes laughter, dance, and celebration do just as much for the soul as deep reflection and processing.
• Balance is ongoing. We never reach a perfect state of equilibrium — life asks us to adjust and realign constantly.
As I continue developing my work — from trauma therapy and the Flash Technique to creating a Soca Music Therapy Toolkit — I’m excited by the possibility of bringing these worlds closer together.
If you’re someone who walks between worlds — a healer, a creator, a space-holder for joy and pain — I’d love to connect.
