Ten years ago, I was extremely unhealthy, unhappy, and searching for answers. Leaving an unhealthy marriage with two toddlers and little more than a prayer to my name, it wasn’t long into my divorce proceedings when the pain, fatigue, and system shutdown began.

 

It took a slew of other symptoms, several specialists, and over two years before the fibromyalgia diagnosis. Finally, at the end of his rope, my primary care doctor handed me a single info sheet titled “Living with Fibromyalgia” and said he was sorry.

 

Despite the overwhelming sense of hopelessness, I vowed to regain my health. I began to research, track my symptoms and commit to change. I devoted my life to healing.

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Over the next eight years, I worked hard to restructure my life and myself completely. My thought patterns, posture, habits, goals, and outlook changed. I developed systems to optimize my life and learn a new, happier, peaceful, and stable existence. I made significant life decisions, started investing in my health, set boundaries, and continued to work on loving myself.

 

These shifts freed up the space to pursue my greatest dream of helping others overcome their most significant challenges.

 

I wanted to be the person I wish I had been in my corner when I felt my worst.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

In 2017, I met the love of my life and was driven to return to college for my bachelor's degree to learn more about psychology and health. I became a certified yoga instructor and took several adjunct health, psychology, and nutrition courses.

 

I have not only put my fibro into remission, but I feel better than I did 25 years ago. I believe everyone can find a healthier existence, and there isn’t anything I find more rewarding than helping others find success and empowerment to improve their life.

 

Do not let the obstacles become stopping blocks. Believe me when I say regaining your health and finding balance is possible. I created Spoonie Mom to educate, empower, and guide you through changing behaviors with lasting benefits. Typically, there are many areas my clients visit once they find success in improving their overall health. It’s a journey!

 

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