The Self-Portrait is an act of courage. It’s a declaration that you are willing to explore, question and grow. It’s a way of saying, I am here, I matter, and I am ready to live authentically.

When was the last time you paused to truly reflect on who you are? Not the roles you play, the expectations you fulfill, or the masks you wear, but your deepest, truest self. In the fast pace of life, it’s easy to lose sight of this essence, the part of you that yearns to be fully seen, heard, and loved.

Do you feel stuck in the same unhealthy relationship patters, trapped in a job that drains you, or weighed down by a persistent sense of inadequacy? You’re not alone. Many of us live with these struggles, often blaming external circumstances for our unhappiness. But what if the culprit isn’t “out there” but within you- hidden in the shadow of yourself you avoid confronting?

If you had met me a decade ago you wouldn’t recognize the person I am today. My story begins in chaos— an abandoned child, abused and neglected, a survivor of domestic violence that eventually ended up alcoholic and living out of her car. I was caught in a relentless cycle of pain and self-destruction, disconnected from my own identity and unrecognizable even to myself.

Fast forward to now…