I spent 23 years adapting to new countries and doing it well. What took me much longer to learn was that surviving and healing are not the same thing. This is the story I don't always tell — and why it became the foundation of everything I do with expat women today.

I know what it feels like to look around at the life you built abroad and still quietly wonder, “Why don’t I feel settled yet?” This is a reflection on expat grief, identity, healing, and the emotional side of starting over.

I’ve moved every two years. Lived and worked in 13 different countries — mostly alone.
Somewhere along the way, “home” stopped being a place and became a question.
This is about expat grief, not belonging, and how art helped me create a sense of home within myself.

What actually is therapeutic art—and how can it support healing? In this post, I share why I started Healing Art Journey, what happens in a typical session, and real stories from clients who’ve used art to navigate anxiety, trauma, grief, and more.