About Us

I’m a mother of two adult sons, and for much of my life, I lived quietly, carrying the hidden weight of childhood sexual abuse. I never had a career of my own. I stayed small. I stayed silent. I thought I was “fine”—but I wasn’t.

For years, I didn’t understand how deeply the abuse had shaped me. I just knew I often felt lost, disconnected, and unsure of who I really was.

That changed when I finally began to speak.

Therapy, honest conversations, and writing about my experience opened me up in ways I never thought possible. I found my voice. I left a 23-year marriage. I began supporting myself financially. And slowly, I discovered an authentic version of myself—someone who lives by her own rules, makes her own choices, and no longer feels the need to hide.

Whispers to Wings was born from that transformation.

This is a space for women like me—survivors who are no longer in abusive situations and are ready to begin healing. It’s a space to be seen, supported, and reminded that even after silence, even after pain, it’s possible to reclaim your voice—and your life.

I think of this as the butterfly emerging.
The abuse caged me, shaped me into someone small.
But healing cracked that shell—and I began to fly.

What This Space Offers

Whispers to Wings is a community space for women who are adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse, who are no longer in abusive situations and are looking for connection, support, and healing through storytelling and peer support.

Here, you’ll find:

  • My personal story, to remind you that you are not alone

  • Blog posts on healing, trauma, shame, identity, boundaries, and more

  • Reflections and inspiration for your own healing

  • Resources and links to organizations that can help you on your journey

  • A peer-led Discord community: The Chrysalis

The Chrysalis: Our Discord Community

In our Discord space, The Chrysalis, new members enter as Caterpillars—representing the beginning of the healing journey, when everything may feel raw, uncertain, or hidden. As you share, connect, and support others, you grow. When you’re ready, you emerge as a Butterfly, symbolizing your ongoing transformation and the strength you’ve uncovered.

This space is trauma-informed, peer-led, and gently moderated. There is no pressure to share, no timeline for your growth, and no expectations beyond kindness, respect, and safety.