The experience of loving and losing my fiancé, Tyler, is my why. So it's important for me to share that story. 

Tyler and I were high school sweethearts. He was the charming and kind captain of the football team. He had a way of making everyone in his presence feel seen and important, and I felt lucky to be chosen and loved by him. 

We had our fair share of typical tribulations with young love, but things didn't get really difficult until the pandemic hit. That's when I discovered that Tyler had been struggling with addiction, and I learned that he had been suffering in secret, as many do. 

I watched as addiction stole Tyler from himself, and this is really when my grief began. His shame and guilt, perpetuated by the stigma, slowly deteriorated his light. Devastatingly, Tyler died of a drug overdose just 7 weeks after our engagement. The heartache is unlike anything else. His death has changed me forever, but my biggest shift has been embracing the version I am becoming on this side of loss, and learning that love is never lost.  

Through my own journey and life coaching process, I have found peace and purpose. And that's what I feel called to share with you. Our trials and tribulations are catalysts for growth and evolution if we allow them to be.

I am grateful every day for the opportunity to honor Tyler in doing this meaningful work. And I'd be honored to support you through your journey, too.