The End Is Also The Beginning: A Life Update
I don’t know about you, but I have felt a shift in the world and in my life where a chapter is closing. A new beginning that was once a cloud hanging over my head has now become a reality.
I have made a decision that this will be the last year of memoir writing coaching. My business will be transitioning to creating wellness writing programs and workshops for public schools, small and large organizations, and maybe (fingers crossed) teaching this to the ghost of my past, corporate fashion places (and do they need that emotional regulation!).
I feel a calling to expand my somatic writing framework in the world to teach children and adults how to self-soothe and regulate their emotional body and nervous system. As I’m now entering year 2 of somatic experiencing training, I am learning how my writing framework transforms the mind, body, and soul, and I know I have to continue to share this with the world in a bigger way.
I feel like my trauma chapter has reached a place of rest, as I have been actively healing my trauma layer by layer since 2019 without a break. It consumed my life in a way I couldn’t distinguish life from healing. Both paths merged, and I realized not a day went by I didn’t think about healing trauma.
It has been an incredible journey of sharing my healing with all of you and my growing platforms on social media. It felt like I had a community of cheerleaders as I moved through the world, healing from relationship abuse and toxic friendships, quitting my fashion career, and falling in love with a healthy partner. You all have stayed long enough to listen to my story, hear why, and take in my words, and I am forever grateful.
Although I am approaching the trauma space in a new way, I am still here to always support and cheer you on your journey!
And a personal life update, I am in a season of being brave enough to suck at something new. I desire to learn and be a student again. I will be actively pursuing screenwriting, acting, and stand-up, and taking these classes in the beautiful city of Chicago.
A childhood dream of mine is finally coming to fruition. It’s going to be messy, hilarious, and imperfect, and I’ll be the first to admit I am naive enough to see this dream through and open enough to let whatever happens, happen.
And, of course, I will keep you all updated on this journey. It will be juicy, fun, scary, and filled with new experiences and stories. I’m so here for it, and I’m ready to get back on stage (and behind it!) again.
Sincerely,
Mary
Listen To My Interview With Kayla here on the Wellness Glow Up Podcast.
I am excited to share my interview with Kayla, in Wellness Glow Up Podcast. This episode is for you if you are writing your memoir. Kayla and I talk about the healing power of writing your own story. We have an honest conversation about memoir writing (she wrote and published hers last year!). I also share some hard truths about my personal journey in writing my memoir.
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