Writing has always been my outlet. I grew up in a family of addicts and abuse - and I used journalling as a way to decompress, be myself, feel safe and as a best friend to lean on.

Thankfully, I have grown grateful of my upbringing and it has made me a much more understanding, empathetic, compassionate and curious person.

I've always wanted to write a book, but every time I start I wonder - who the heck do I think I am? So Medium has become a place for me to start getting more comfortable with my voice.

It's a place where I can write stories about all the things I am passionately curious about and have experience in - in hopes that by sharing, I'm impacting my audience positively.

Love is the answer.