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On Symbolic Resources & Myth Work
In 2017 my life changed. After finding the courage to leave my abusive husband, I stepped into the unknown in search of healing and transformation. Leaving meant leaving everything behind. It was one of the darkest periods of my life. At first there was shock—I had barely escaped, covered in bruises, from…
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The Butterfly Shaman
In celebration of the spring equinox I am reposting this piece. For me it is timely reminder to hold fast in the midst of dissolution. Without getting into details, the past few weeks have been about dealing…
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On Life in Southern Italy / Part Two
After our pizza and wine at Stazione Termini, we caught a six-hour train south to Bari Central. We arrived close to midnight, but the streets were still full of people. My flat on Via Niccolò Piccinni was…
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On Life in Southern Italy / Part One
A month prior to when this photo was taken, I arrived in Istanbul full of hope and anticipation. I had spent the past few months researching European law to see whether it was possible for me to…
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A Hard Reset
I was sitting on the sofa one evening, scrolling through Instagram reels, laughing, killing time when my husband leaned over and asked what I was watching. I showed him a few videos I found funny. But then…
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On Holding Space For What Is Not Me
Reflections on the Autumn Equinox 2025 Fall marks the beginning of a new year for me—a time to pause, reflect, and set new intentions. It feels more natural for me to begin my new year in the…