Hello my beautiful friends and dear family,

Summary:

I’m asking for a bit of financial help for this next step in my healing journey (and yes—it’s also for my 25th birthday on April 28). I would be deeply grateful for your support, which would allow me to participate in a retreat in the Amazon.

A bit of context:

Maybe you already know, maybe not, but I’ve struggled with mental health since a young age, whether through risky behaviors, unexplained physical pain, or long periods of depression. As I got older, this turned into anxiety attacks, long periods of dissociation, and constant physical pain due to inflammation caused by chronic stress (migraines, fibromyalgia-like pain, endometriosis).

Despite years of therapy and alternative medicine, what keeps returning is that I remain extremely sensitive. My body has always let me know what isn’t working, even if it’s brutal. Today, I’ve learned to listen to this bodily wisdom, even when it’s hard. For a long time, I thought I was exaggerating—that it was “just in my head”—and I tried to push through… but that only led to more chronic pain, more depression, and more breakdowns.

Now, I choose a different path. One where my sensitivity becomes a strength, a path that leads me toward a way of living that is more aligned with myself, with others, and with the Earth.

Why this medicine?

Last year, I worked at a retreat center in Ecuador, and it changed my life. The ceremonies transformed me at the level of heart, body, and soul. A year later, I still feel the deep transformative effects. I now have clear intentions and feel this is the right time for the next step.

Why I need help:

I live simply and am very careful with my finances (less than $34/day in Guatemala, $15 in Peru), but recent health issues have put me in the red. And I have to return to Canada this summer, which is expensive.

Retreat Financial Details:

Retreat: $1050 USD (~$1500 CAD)

Round-trip flights: $250 CAD

Food and lodging before/after: $90 CAD

Total: $1740 CAD

I receive a little support from the government during my university studies (online), but it’s not enough to cover everything.

Why this retreat in particular:

What I want to heal/my intention:

What I offer in return:

A personal message of gratitude

Updates through a private Instagram account

My deepest heartfelt thanks

Thank you with all my heart for reading.

Even just a kind word or a hug when I’m back in Canada in July would mean so much to me.