OpenArms Sanctuary

OpenArms Sanctuary A sanctuary for women who are rebuilding and rising. Sharing grounded reflections and supporting each other as we find our way back to ourselves.

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Mother’s Day is next week, and I don’t care. I’m not calling, driving, sending a card, or pretending I even like my mot...
05/04/2026

Mother’s Day is next week, and I don’t care. I’m not calling, driving, sending a card, or pretending I even like my mother. Because I don't.

I’m not a mother except to my husky, and I refuse to feel guilty for being no contact with mine.

For anyone who struggles with Mother’s Day — loss, abuse, infertility, grief, no contact, or anything else — I see you. You’re not alone.

Do what’s right for you. Cry, rest, laugh, binge a show, order pizza, or do nothing at all.
It’s okay to not be okay.

You are enough. You are strong.
Don’t let anyone take your crown — including you.
Go be a bad bitch. Tears, messy hair, crown and all.

05/01/2026

I'm a writer on substack, an advocate, and certified life coach. Those are my passions, but unfortunately they aren't paying yet. I just want the things I care about to finally be something I can live off of. To help women after trauma find their voice inside themselves, find empowerment and clarity that what happened to them was never their fault, and the strength to take their lives back for them!! The more we speak up and speak loud about trauma, all forms of abuse, mental health struggles and neglect, etc the less it becomes taboo and this ugly shameful stigma where women go decades hiding it, not talking about it, not healing, and feeling ashamed and scared. That isn't healthy and it is NOT okay. My mission is to help women, as many as I can, in any way I can, end this pain and start healing.

Irritability isn’t anger — it’s a dysregulated system asking for relief. If you want steadier emotional ground, you can ...
04/30/2026

Irritability isn’t anger — it’s a dysregulated system asking for relief. If you want steadier emotional ground, you can book a call.

Hyper‑vigilance isn’t paranoia — it’s learned safety. If you want support unwinding that pattern, I’m here.
04/29/2026

Hyper‑vigilance isn’t paranoia — it’s learned safety. If you want support unwinding that pattern, I’m here.

04/29/2026

I love me for the way I kept moving when no one knew how exhausted I was. I love me for surviving the years that tried to drain me dry and still choosing to keep my heart open.

I love me for the battles I fought in silence, for the nights I held myself together, for the strength I carried when everyone else took it for granted.

I don’t love me because I’m perfect — I love me because I’m honest. Because I’m made of truth and grit, wounds and wisdom. Because I’ve rebuilt myself from pieces more times than anyone will ever know.

There is power in the way I’ve risen from what tried to break me.

I love me because I finally belong to myself. Because after everything, I’m still here — still growing, still healing, still becoming the woman I needed all along.

I've realized in sharing my own story with others that lived experience is a powerful and needed tool in supporting othe...
04/28/2026

I've realized in sharing my own story with others that lived experience is a powerful and needed tool in supporting others. That it holds as much power to help someone as a certificate or a degree can.

That is why I proudly share my journey to show women that it is not acceptable to be silenced or dismissed regarding their trauma. Feelings of being stuck, lacking a voice, and wondering what's next can be transformed into something productive and powerful if one is willing to put in the work for a better life.

I advocate for mental health, abuse, sexual assault, neglect, PTSD, CPSTD, anxiety, depression, and many other issues because I understand what it feels like to live with them and to ensure they do not control my life. My role is deeply shaped by my own lived experience with long-term physical and mental health challenges.

I recognize how overwhelming it can be and how crucial it is to be seen as a whole person—not merely a statistic or burden. This perspective informs my support for others through a non-judgmental, person-centered approach focused on empowerment rather than instruction.

One of the most meaningful aspects of this work is witnessing the transformation in individuals—from feeling overwhelmed or disconnected to becoming more confident, powerful, and in command of their own lives.

In addition to my work in Life Coaching and Advocacy, I am also a writer, using my writing to turn lived experience into support and inspiration for others. By sharing my story, I aim to reduce the shame, stigma, and taboo surrounding Mental Health and Sexual Assault.

It is vital to raise awareness for those who may benefit from this kind of support and guidance. We will not be silenced, dismissed, or rendered invisible any longer. It takes all of us to ensure that these forms of abuse and struggles receive the same treatment and attention as Cancer.

If this resonates with you I invite you to like, subscribe or book a call for deeper help and transformation.

I write, advocate and coach for women who only ever needed some guidance in order to be their true beautiful selves.

04/28/2026

Freezing isn’t failure — it’s a survival response. If you want help moving from freeze into grounded action, I’m here.

Overthinking isn’t indecision — it’s your nervous system scanning for danger. If you’re ready for clarity without fear, ...
04/27/2026

Overthinking isn’t indecision — it’s your nervous system scanning for danger. If you’re ready for clarity without fear, you can book a call.

If you’re overwhelmed by being the strong one, you’re not broken — you’re depleted. If you want a softer place to land, ...
04/27/2026

If you’re overwhelmed by being the strong one, you’re not broken — you’re depleted. If you want a softer place to land, I’m here.

I learned early that “strength” meant silence. Healing taught me that strength is truth. If you’re ready to speak withou...
04/27/2026

I learned early that “strength” meant silence. Healing taught me that strength is truth. If you’re ready to speak without fear, you can book a call.

04/22/2026

I’ve been thinking a lot lately about how many of us grew up without a safe place to put our stories.

We learned to stay quiet.
We learned to minimize.
We learned to survive first and feel later.

But the older I get, the more I realize how much I need spaces where I can actually talk about what happened — the thoughts, the memories, the trauma responses, the things we were never allowed to say out loud.

I finally found a place where I can write about all of it without being judged or silenced.
It’s been helping me process things I’ve carried my whole life.

I’m curious…
Do any of you write about your trauma? Or read other people’s stories?
Does it help you feel less alone?

If you have a space where you share or read, I’d love to hear about it.
And if anyone wants to see the things I’ve been writing, I can share that too.

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