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Butterfly Healing: A Wellness Space for Self-Love, Healing and Relaxation

Hello beautiful soul, my name is Mary Leon. This is the story of my journey.

Over the past 12 years, I have lived with bipolar disorder. I’ve endured deep depressions and overwhelming manias—states that pulled me far from myself and those I love. My mind has taken me to places I never thought I’d go, and for years, I was trapped in cycles of despair, confusion, and fear. I’ve also suffered from chronic migraines and severe headaches that kept me bedridden for weeks/months at a time, disconnected from life, joy, and hope.

This illness stole so much from me. I lost my job. I lost all income. I lost friendships—many of them faded because I would disappear during my depressive episodes. I lost my marriage, too—deeply impacted by the toll this disorder took on me and our lives. At times, I even lost the ability to recognize myself. My relationships with my family were strained, especially during the most intense periods of mania, when my behavior could become unpredictable and very aggressive.

And yet—I survived.

I’ve had moments when I didn’t want to keep going. Suicidal thoughts were a constant battle. But something inside of me—some small, still spark—never let go of hope. That spark, along with the fierce love of my daughter and my family, is what brings me here today.

I am a single mother, my daughter, Bella, is 15 years old. She is my sunshine, my greatest blessing. Bella has always been kind, respectful, and loving—earning a 4.3 GPA and supporting me in ways no child should ever have to. She often calls me a perfect mom, even when I’ve felt like anything but...

Before my illness took over, I was a successful, driven businesswoman. I helped grow my father’s landscaping company from 24 employees to over 100, generating millions a year. I earned a Business Administration degree as a straight-A student. I’ve always had the vision, the talent, and the heart to build something beautiful. Now, I’m ready to build again—from a place of healing.

Over the years, I’ve worked with numerous healers, shamans, and wellness guides. I’ve visited countless healing centers in the US and Mexico, learning deeply from each one. I finally feel healthy again. I have not had a depressive or manic episode for over a year. Now, I desire nothing more than to help others and share the wisdom I have learned.

Butterfly Healing is the dream born from all that pain. It’s the sanctuary I wish I had when I was at my lowest. It’s the space I now want to create to help others feel safe, inspired, and loved. I want my guests to feel that they are not alone. I want them to feel wrapped in compassion, warmth, and light.

This wellness space will be located in my backyard—a peaceful place where I will offer ancestral baths, massage therapy, and energy healing rooted in love, compassion and deep presence. This isn’t just a service. It’s a spiritual ritual.

To make this dream real, I am asking for your support. The funds I receive will be used for:

- A healing tent

- A soaking tub

- Plumbing for the tub

- An air conditioner for the tent

- Robes, towels, and clean linens

- Herbs, essential oils, and sacred tools

- A large umbrella for shaded comfort

- Landscaping to prepare the backyard environment.

-Electrical and plumbing

- Continuing my education in healing, including Reiki and ancestral wellness practices

Butterfly Healing is designed for both healing and everyday wellness, offering a place for rest, relaxation, and self-nurturing.

Every single donation—no matter the size—makes a difference. Your support helps me take one step closer to creating something beautiful and healing. If you cannot give, your prayers and your energy are just as powerful.

Thank you for holding this vision with me. Thank you for helping me transform my pain into purpose.

Namaste.

Gracias Gracias Gracias