I know what it feels like to carry the belief that love hurts—because for decades, I lived it. As a child, love meant bruises and silence. I believed I was unlovable, and I built my life around that lie.

Then I learned the truth: that belief is the source of isolation and broken connection. It’s why I stayed in relationships that mirrored my pain. Why, even with accolades and a thriving business, I felt empty, defensive, and alone inside.

I realized everything I did—how I acted, worked, taught—was an attempt to prove my worth. And yet, it never felt enough.

The breakthrough came when I finally confronted my buried memories—the fear, the anger, the grief. It washed over me like a tsunami, but through it came clarity: love isn’t pain—it’s Spirit. Love is freedom. Love is who we truly are.

That shift into alignment—living from values, not wounds—changed everything. I began making decisions from wholeness instead of fear. I surrendered the masks and stepped into my true self. And that alignment healed the isolation.

Now, my life and my work are woven from that truth: that your worthiness is inherent—and alignment with that truth brings safety, belonging, and purpose.