• Soft Joy’s for a Loud Life

    List 30 things that make you happy. 1. That first sip of tea when the world hasn’t touched me yet 2. Being a barefoot walker—earth under skin, wild and free 3. Laughing so hard I snort and forget to be graceful 4. When someone truly sees me—mess and magic both 5. Saying “no” and not…


  • “Beyond the Labels: This Is Me”

    How would you describe yourself to someone? You know, that question. The one that comes up in interviews, bios, awkward dinner parties, or when your therapist is giving you that silent, expectant look. And every time I try to answer it, I feel like I’m listing ingredients on a box of muesli:“Hi, I’m Stefanie. Trauma-informed…