I came to this work by living the cost of carrying too much and learning, slowly and honestly, that I could no longer ignore what my body, heart, soul, and life were telling me.

For many years, I moved through the world holding multiple roles and responsibilities, often in silence. I knew how to push through and rise to the moment. I have expertise in supporting others. What I did not always know was how to extend that same care and attention to myself. I said yes when I needed rest. I held things that were never mine to hold. 

From the outside, I appeared strong, capable, and steady. Inside, I was often exhausted, stretched thin, or quietly unraveling. What looked like resilience was often depletion. What looked like success was often disconnection from who I was and what truly mattered. 

Over time, I came to realize that despite my ups, downs, twists, and turns, I am not broken. Like many Black and Brown women, I had learned to override my own needs in order to meet expectations and responsibilities. My anger, tenderness, truth, and needs were placed beneath what had to be done, and that came with a cost to my wellbeing. 

Midlife intersected with the rest of my life in ways that deepened my understanding. Perimenopause made it harder to continue moving through life the way I had before. My body, pace, and needs shifted in ways that required attention. I began to acknowledge what I could no longer carry and make different choices about how I wanted to move through the world. 

As I began looking for answers about perimenopause and menopause, I found valuable information and resources. I also recognized the need for support, resources, and approaches that reflected the lived experiences, questions, and realities of Black and Brown women navigating this transition. 

I know what it is like to seek support during a time of change and not always feel fully seen, heard, or understood. I know what it is like to search for answers while trying to understand what is happening in your own body, and to want support that recognizes the complexity of your life, responsibilities, and experiences. 

That experience informs the work I do with Black and Brown women navigating perimenopause and menopause.