I grew up in north-western Ohio, went to college in a tiny town in Indiana, then moved to Hampton Roads, Virginia after marrying right after college. Life was hard and many difficult experiences were faced. I divorced, moved to Alexandria, Virginia and married again. 0/10 do not recommend. Healing had not happened. During covid, I realized my deep-seeded desire to be close to the plants again was becoming overwhelming. As soon as I was able, I made the completely unplanned and financially chaotic choice to buy a tiny, broken down cabin on a acre and a half in the mountains an hour away and just throw my dice up in the air. That was the first time I learned that trusting my heart was the absolute best thing I could do. I can’t even tell how many times people told me I was making an irrational move. After I moved, got into my new job at a massage studio 40 minutes away and settled into a slower-paced life, I found my strength enough to say I wasn’t going to continue the marriage. It was incredibly clear that I was just not going to be less than my absolute true self from then on. I still didn’t quite know what that meant, entirely, but I was absolutely ready to figure it out at all costs. The divorce was really hard, forcing me to abandon my home for a bit, facing legal battles yet again and then again. Finally…I got it done and put my stake in the ground. During my divorce, I also started my business that I had been dreaming of doing for years and years. It’s been a big learning curve and full of tumbles but I’m really figuring out myself and my growth in ways that I never imagined. I’m learning that when you say yes to the universe, the universe will not just answer …but it will bust open the doors and blow off the roof. I feel like I’m riding a wild horse at full speed and there’s hurdles up ahead and I’m learning to trust.