The day after Hurricane Helene swept through, I walked down to the shoreline. I was stunned by the new shells scattered across the sand,colorful piles inches high, forming a sparkling seashell pathway. Amidst the destruction, nature had revealed unexpected beauty.
Storms are like that. They tear apart, but they also cleanse, reshuffle, and reveal treasures we couldn’t have seen before.
For many of us, our relationship lives have felt like that, too. A breakup, betrayal, or long stretch of upheaval can feel like being tossed around in a hurricane. I know that feeling deeply as I’ve weathered my share of Category 5 “relationship storms.” And just like walking the beach after Helene, I also know the gifts that can appear on the other side, the insights, resilience, clarity, and the chance to build something stronger.
That’s why I coach. I help lesbians and queer women sort through the wreckage of the storm, notice the treasures that have washed ashore, and begin to rebuild with stronger foundations. Together, we explore questions like:
- What drew me into that storm and what kept me there?
- What are my unique vulnerabilities, based on my history?
- How do I reset my inner compass to forecast healthier love?
- How can I clear the debris and build something new, true, and resilient?
The seashells reminded me that beauty always remains, even after devastation. Coaching is the process of finding those shells, naming them, and using them to chart a new path.
If you’re emerging from a relationship storm, or you want to strengthen your “inner weather forecaster” before the next one,I invite you to explore working with me.
And finally, much love to those affected by natural and relationship disasters in very real ways. May we support one another in making our communities stronger, more resilient, and more loving.
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