My Story so Far…

It's often assumed I was born with unshakeable confidence, but that's far from the truth. My journey home to myself involved challenging my beliefs, rebuilding and rediscovering myself.

I grew up surrounded by love, laughter and privilege, but also sadness, chaos and danger. For years, I silently carried the weight of severe sexual, mental, and emotional abuse from a caregiver in my home and her husband. This abuse left me riddled with shame and terror. At seven, my Venezuelan mother, struggling with postpartum depression and grief from the recent death of her mother, fell victim to the misguided treatment of a negligent psychiatrist. His racism and inadequate care left her bedridden and more depressed than before. I felt deeply alone. By nine, I had severe OCD but feared talking to anyone about it. I also truly believed my inner world was real. The home with it’s ever-changing caregivers, made me feel unsafe and responsible for everyone. Boarding school, meant to be a refuge, only deepened my loneliness and cemented my fears of there being something wrong with me.

Aged 14, I battled low self-esteem, disordered eating, and a deep sense of inadequacy. I was diagnosed with a "chemical imbalance" and pathologized with a long list of mental disorders. I was told I would always need medication and was prescribed lithium, which made me lose hope for a happy life. The cycle of therapy, OCD, and seeking out situations that reinforced my narratives of abuse, inadequacy, and suicidal thoughts continued into my early twenties. At 21, a move to Barcelona offered respite, peace, and love, but my father's cancer diagnosis plunged me back into turmoil. He was given a year to live but survived 13.

My transformation at 26, began with Cognitive Hypnotherapy, which taught me to connect with my subconscious and live with joy and creativity. I realized I had never been broken, but I needed to confront the deeply embedded shame that had been shielding me from what I believed was potential abandonment. I had never learned to trust myself, which left me dependent on others—especially authority figures, many of which had let me down. This left me caught in a cycle of mistrust and isolation, feeling deeply alone.

Self-trust became the foundation of my healing. Through hypnotherapy and working with my subconscious, I was able to build a life free from medication—though I believe medication has its place, this was a personal goal of mine. Now, my life is filled with love, creativity, fulfillment, and success. Today, I guide others to overcome their past traumas, rediscover hope, and create the life they dream of. Just like mine, your story can change at any moment. Let me help guide you home.