The Undergrowth
For the first 23 years of my life, I moved through the world with undiagnosed Autism and ADHD. My childhood was a landscape of survival and isolation. As the child of low-income immigrants who were focused solely on making it to the next day, my parents simply didn't have the capacity or the context to understand my neuro-distinct needs.
As an adult, I found myself replaying those early survival patterns, holding tightly to self-protective measures that no longer served me. CPTSD is no stranger to me. I know what it feels like to live in a body that is constantly braced for impact.
Finding Home
It took a long, dedicated journey of therapy, deep self-exploration, astrology, and research to dismantle those protections. Through many painful human experiences, I finally found my freedom. Not by "fixing" myself, but by finding my home in myself. I learned that I wasn't broken; I was just a sensitive system in an unaligned environment.
My Promise to You
Abloom with Grove is the resource I wish I had during my own healing journey. You don't have to hold that pain or that isolation alone. My goal isn't to "fix" your path, but to provide the scaffolding to make it easier to navigate.
I’ve gathered the wisdom and experiences I’ve accumulated over the years, from neurobiology and psychology to the timing of the stars, and turned them into clear, accessible, and action-oriented tools. I’m here to help clarify your journey so you can spend less energy on survival and more energy on simply being.
Outside the Grove
When I’m not researching, writing, or reflecting on the universe, you can usually find me practicing the art of "parallel play" with my two cats, inviting my loved ones to notice the nature around us, or getting lost in a game (or 100) of Sudoku.
I believe that while we are the only ones who can walk our path, we were never meant to walk it without support. I am so glad you’ve decided to plant yourself here for a while.
Want to connect with me? I'd love to hear from you!