More About Me
"Loving ourselves through the process of owning our story is the bravest thing we'll ever do"- Brene Brown
I have thought about telling my story for two years now, but how? Will my family care? Will I be able to articulate it properly? Is it really going to help anyone?
Its time. The time is now. I am doing this for myself….and I have a feeling it just might help someone along the way. In the words of Robin Williams “ I just want one person to feel less afraid”
Things are different now. I look back on my memories and embrace everything that happened; there’s a lesson to be learned from every event.
I realize that the good ,the bad, and the downright ugly events are all apart of who i’ve become. Although some of them may have been painful, they’re a blessing — they’ve taught me so much. My experiences have left me with a drive to find a way out of misery and a path towards a better life.
And so it goes-
I was born and raised in Baltimore, MD. I am an only child to the two most loving and giving parents on the planet. I had a fantastic childhood- grew up in a beautiful home with tons of friends and lots of traveling. I had a large friend group and life was swell.
I went to Indiana University for undergrad and NYU for graduate school. I spent the last 15 years working as a therapist either in NYC or in Baltimore at Johns Hopkins Hospital. I have been on the front lines for most of my career and I have a passion for helping others.
I got engaged in 2011 and my now ex-husband and I moved back to Baltimore shortly after. We married in 2011 and I had my son in 2012. Things got difficult very fast and unfortunately our marriage did not stand the test of time. My divorce shook me- not because I was loosing my marriage, but because I had to fight over my three year old son. During this time, I developed debilitating anxiety, was full of false fear, and was practically non-existent physically. I could not eat and everything seemed so heavy and hard- such as getting the mail, cooking, laundry, etc.
I had a ton of family support, great legal representation and eventually, we came to a parentening agreement- biggest win was that I got legal and physical custody of my boy.
My life will never be the same. I still struggle with anxiety, but I have learned how to manage it. I receive outside help, which includes medication management. I learned to heal from the inside out and today I live with a great sense of peace and serenity. My son is happy as a clam, has tons of friends, and is excelling in school. My ex-husband and I now get along for the most part, but when we don’t, I have learned to quiet the noise and no longer become paralyzed with anxiety.
Most recently, I went back to school again and got my second masters in Early Childhood Education. I am hoping to teach the little guys- first grade. So far, I love my internship and my kiddos are adorable.
I am also now pursuing life coaching, which I already love. My passion for helping others, in almost any capacity, is evident in all aspects of my life. Throughout my whole career, I am known for my ability to identify what is holding someone back and compassionately guide them to clarity. I truly believe that by becoming the master of your own attitude can radically change the direction of your life through CONNECTON, GRADITUDE, and willingness and that is why I have made it my personal mission to share my story. I am excited to learn about you, your stories, and work to change the landscape through hard work and dedication.
We can do together what we cannot do alone.
XO Jenna
