Hey!

I'm Esme and I have multiple chronic health issues that have held me back from doing things I was able to do less than a decade ago. I can't do much lately because my POTS and cold induced urticaria are out of control so I've been stuck in my house for the last 2 years. I was getting really down about being in a situation where I felt I had little to no control over my life. (I can't even eat foods that I love because now I'm allergic to pretty much everything) I was super depressed and my husband talked with me about what I want in life, realistically (apparently a mech suit ISN'T realistic 😂). So I said I wanted to help others with their pregnancies because my last one was so traumatizing I have PTSD from it. We settled on a Doula since I don't need medical training, I needed to be certified though. I started the program 4 months ago and I was certified last week!!! I aced that test like it was nothing even though I almost threw up from the anxiety of taking it 🤣. I'm so fucking proud of myself and I honestly NEVER thought I would be. I decided to focus on under serviced folk like us, to help amplify their voice at least during pregnancy, labor and postpartum. I know I can't take too many clients on or do it all the time but it's something special to me. It was wonderful to see my certificate and badge hanging on my wall. I just needed to brag about it because I felt so trapped for so long and now I'm seeing that there ARE things I can still do and do them well.