My Journey
to Inner Strength
“Life is the cruelest teacher, she gives us the test before you get the lesson”
Author Unknown
My Story
As a psychiatric nurse and someone who has faced mental health challenges and overcome breast cancer, I have been on a journey of healing since my teenage years, which included a significant turning point that led me to explore new ways of coping.
Through my battle with breast cancer in 2013, I found solace in blogging as a form of self-expression and healing. This experience has shaped my perspective on recovery and provided me with valuable insights both as a healthcare professional and as a survivor.
Over the past 8 years, I have embarked on a path of Post Traumatic Growth, where I have learned to reframe my life experiences and break free from the limitations of my past. This journey has taught me the power of unconditional love and forgiveness, allowing me to move towards a future filled with growth and positivity.
Principal Investigator, Clinical Nurse Researcher, Olin Neuropsychiatry Research Center
2 Time Breast Cancer Survivor
Veteran USMC
My Mission
The Perception Doc’s mission is to empower individuals to transform their experiences of past trauma and overcome negative, toxic behaviors by shifting their mindset. By reframing pain as a catalyst for growth and personal development, The Perception Doc guides individuals towards a positive future self. Through this process, individuals can harness their resilience and inner strength to navigate challenges, heal from the past wounds, and create a fulfilling and purposeful life.
My Method
The Perception Doc utilizes journaling, photography, exercise, art and music as tools for self-reflection creating a personalized toolbox for self-care, self-change, and pursuing dreams. Recognizing that each individual and organization is unique, The Perception Doc tailors their approach to meet the specific needs and goals of their clients. Change is viewed as an internal process, and The Perception Doc serves as a guide, offering a recipe for personal growth and transformation. By empowering individuals to tap into their own potential and inner resources, The Perception Doc supports them in achieving positive change and realizing their aspirations by embracing their true, authentic self.