I’m Dawn.
I write for caring people who have experienced grief—especially the kind that comes through complicated relationships. Through storytelling, I offer gentle guidance to help you reconnect with your own truth and move forward into a life that feels lighter, steadier, and more your own.
I know what it’s like to find the love I sought from others within myself.
But it wasn’t always this way.
Many years ago, I began working through The Artists Way. By the end of the first chapter, something inside me shifted. I could no longer ignore the quiet knowing that my life needed to change.
Week by week, as I followed the exercises, I began to see more clearly. My own needs—long set aside—were asking to be honored.
I started therapy. I asked my husband to join me, but he chose not to. In time, my therapist reflected something back to me that I couldn’t yet see for myself: strength.
Hearing those words changed something.
Soon after, I was faced with a choice—to remain as I was, or to begin again.
I chose to begin again.
That decision shaped everything that followed.
Over the years, through loss, change, and healing, I have come to understand that growth doesn’t happen all at once. It happens in small, steady steps—guided by curiosity, courage, and a willingness to listen inward.
How I Help You
Through my writing, I share stories drawn from real life—offering simple, thoughtful ways to approach the challenges that come with relationships, loss, and change.
These are not quick fixes. They are gentle shifts in awareness that, over time, can lead to meaningful change.
If you are feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure how to move forward, my hope is that something here will help you take your next step.
Stay connected
You can receive my blog posts in email through my Substack newsletter,
That Just Dawned on Me.
Each piece is an invitation to pause, reflect, and discover something new—about life, about loss, and about yourself.
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“Dawn’s newsletters are full of warmth, insight, and wisdom-especially welcome during this surreal pandemic when our worlds have turned upside down and everything is so different.”
– Mary Jo Hazard, Author
“Dawn is an eloquent and captivating writer. Reading her words feels like you have been picked up and carried along on a beautiful journey. She is a gifted storyteller who is able to weave powerful metaphors and messages into her writing, allowing the reader to effortlessly gain insights while simply enjoying the beauty of her stories. She has a magical way of touching you deep in your heart.”
– Connie Chapman, Life Coach, Speaker, Podcast Host, and Writer
“When I read Dawn’s words, it takes me to a virtual moment. I can see the place. My mind opens up. I’ve learned about gratitude, my self-confidence has increased, and I’m more able to share thoughts with others in my life.”
– Darrin Fielder, Fitness Coach
You Can Grow Too
Although my thirty-year personal journey is still evolving, through slow change, I have escaped an abusive relationship, felt the precious life force of my beloved father escape in my arms, acknowledged my strength, and found the greatest love of all – myself.
A new Dawn has emerged by acknowledging my grief in difficult situations and accepting the joy of life through creativity and play.
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