I hope to gain a sense of belonging, understanding and self again, I also hope to contribute what I receive. I know the value of being listened to when you feel alone, of being seen when you feel invisible, and being appreciated when you feel worthless.

What brought me to Sharewell was the need to not feel alone, that I wasn't the only one going through my situation, coming out of an almost 10 year marriage, the last 3 years being trapped in a dark cycle of emotional abuse and severe manipulation. It left me feeling shattered, useless, and unworthy, no longer knowing the person left in the aftermath. I'm working one day at a time to pick up the pieces, and decided peer support would be an integral part of my healing.