Some stories are written because we survived them.
Mine began with a fascination for the things people don't always say out loud — the thoughts they hide, the feelings they minimise, the conversations they replay, and the parts of themselves they quietly lose while trying to keep everything else together.
I'm an author, creator and Learning & Development professional with over a decade of experience in the same field.
But somewhere along the way, I became equally fascinated by something else: people.
Why we think the way we do. Why we overthink. Why we stay. Why we struggle to ask for help. Why some wounds remain invisible. And why sometimes, the thing we need most isn't advice — it's to feel understood.
That's where Healing in Silence began.
Hisla showed up somewhere around here — and never really left.
Why I Write
I don't write because I have life figured out. Quite the opposite.
I write because I've discovered that sometimes putting an experience into words makes it a little easier to carry.
My books explore the quieter parts of being human — anxiety, uncertainty, emotional healing, relationships, self-understanding, waiting, becoming, and all the wonderfully messy spaces in between.
My writing is reflective rather than prescriptive. I don't want to tell you how to live your life. I want to give you a sentence that makes you stop and think: "Wait. I've felt that too."
My published books, Oh, Anxious Mind and While Life Was Loading…, come from that same place — the belief that our unfinished, uncertain and imperfect experiences are still worth talking about.
Why Mental Health Matters to Me
Because mental health isn't always visible.
Some of the heaviest things people carry don't show up on their faces, résumés or social media profiles. I've always been drawn to those quiet struggles.
The anxiety nobody notices. The exhaustion hidden behind "I'm fine." The loneliness that can exist even in a crowded room. The overthinking that happens long after everyone else has gone to sleep.
I believe conversations around emotional wellbeing should feel human, compassionate and shame-free.
We don't always need someone to fix us. Sometimes we need someone to say: "I understand."
Why I Created Healing in Silence
I wanted to create the kind of space I believe many of us need.
A place for stories that understand. A place for creativity. For thoughtful conversations. For a little humour when life gets too heavy. For the days when you want to understand yourself. And for the days when you don't want to understand anything at all — you just want to feel less alone.
Healing in Silence isn't about becoming a perfect, healed version of yourself. It's about making room for the human version.
Through writing, books, creativity, art, conversations and the little things that make life feel lighter, I hope to make the unspoken a little easier to talk about.
And Then There's Creativity
I'm also exploring the intersection of art, creativity, learning and emotional wellbeing, including my journey through Art Therapy training.
Because sometimes words aren't enough. Sometimes you need to draw it. Write it. Paint it. Make something out of the mess.
Sometimes creating doesn't solve what hurts. But it gives what hurts somewhere to go. And that's something I want to explore more deeply through Healing in Silence.
What I Believe
I believe healing isn't linear. I believe asking for help is not weakness. I believe rest is productive even when nobody applauds it. I believe humour and healing can exist in the same room. I believe creativity can open conversations that words sometimes can't. I believe we don't have to have everything figured out before we're allowed to enjoy our lives.
And I believe one of the most powerful things we can give another human being is the feeling of: "You don't have to explain yourself here."
Beyond the Books
Healing in Silence is growing beyond my books. Over time, I want it to become a space for stories, creative expression, guided art experiences, emotional wellbeing conversations, workplace wellbeing, speaking and collaborations, and tools for the days life feels a little too loud.
And yes — Hisla will probably be involved in all of it.
Because emotional wellbeing doesn't always have to be serious. Sometimes we need a deep conversation. Sometimes we need a page from a book. Sometimes we need to make art. And sometimes we just need a tiny blue cloud to tell us we're overthinking again.
Still curious. Still a little dramatic. Still finding the silver lining.
A Little More About Me
Outside of writing and Healing in Silence, my world has always lived somewhere between people, learning, creativity and curiosity.
My professional journey has taken me through Learning & Development, Sales Enablement and business operations, where I've spent years thinking about how people learn, grow, communicate and perform. That experience continues to shape the way I create.
I love bringing together storytelling, psychology, creativity and learning to make ideas feel less intimidating and more human.
And I'm still learning. Still creating. Still questioning. Still becoming. Probably just like you.
So, Why "Healing in Silence"?
Because some of life's deepest battles happen quietly. And sometimes the first step toward feeling better isn't finding an answer. It's finding the words.
Maybe one of those words is waiting for you here.
Welcome. I'm glad you're here.
Come as you are. Leave a little lighter.