Self-care, for the people I work with, isn’t about stepping out of your life.

It’s about changing how your life feels while you’re inside it. About building a life that supports everything that matters – including you.

You have already done one of the hardest things a person can do.

You noticed what was broken in your family, your relationships, your workplace, maybe even your own body, and you decided not to keep calling it normal.

You broke patterns that may have been in motion for generations.

And now, you’re asking a question you’ve never considered before.

What’s next?

You’re trying to heal what you were handed, so the people who come after you don’t have to.

And, you do it really well. But, you’re really freaking tired.

Being the first in your family to heal is not for the weak. It’s time to stop doing it alone.

Did you know that a gathering of monarch butterflies is called a kaleidoscope?

Sara shares how community and connection are transforming the lives of achievers and survivors through Monarch.

For many high performing trauma survivors, community can be tricky. We may have strained relationships with family members, difficulty choosing healthy friendships, or just lack the trust needed to enjoy this kind of connection.

But, like it or not, humans are biologically wired to live and thrive in community.