My two-year ordeal at the age of six from childhood sexual abuse, and 30+ years on my healing journey have allowed me to navigate trauma and now formulate what helped create the foundation of my healing journey—connection and a sense of belonging. Through my experience, I learned that no matter our past experiences (or present challenges), nurturing connection and a sense of belonging is the catalyst for prevention and antidote to our rising mental health problems, as well as many of the flow-on effects that occur from disconnection. It is now my mission to share my message about the importance of connection and creating a sense of belonging for mental health and happiness.