Do you have any collections?

As a Speech-Language Pathologist, I’ve collected the stories of hundreds of children, teenagers, and adults- often at the very beginning or end of their lives. These stories have shaped how I understand life, love, grief, trauma, and what it means to be human.

Our stories are our legacy. When we lose the ability to communicate that legacy, grief and anxiety often take its place. If no one knows my story, did I matter? Does anyone know that I was here?

We don’t need much to create a legacy—but we all deserve to speak it into existence.

I’ve been humbled to give voice to the legacies of others, and to hold the meaning and value of the stories entrusted to me in therapy. This work has made me a better clinician, a better friend, and a better person. It’s taught me how vital it is to use our voices to speak our truth with honesty and reflection, to mark where we’ve been and where we’re going.

A collection of stories is a sacred thing to hold. Learning how to help others breathe life into their legacies through storytelling is a gift. Every story told gives rise to the untold story of another. Our stories don’t just honor ourselves- they honor each other.