As I stood on the stage at the Global Woman Summit in London, facing an audience of women from around the world, I felt a surge of emotion. This was more than just a speech; it was the culmination of a deeply personal journey that had led me from the depths of despair to the cusp of a global movement.
As I shared my story, the audience seemed riveted by the transformation I had gone through. I wanted them to feel immersed in the process, to remember a time when they were able to express themselves freely. Tears could be seen among the audience as many found a piece of themselves long forgotten. I had opened a portal at that moment for them to feel safe and just be themselves. The emotional connection underscored the power of creativity as a lifeline and how picking up a paintbrush and a journal could express what words alone couldn’t capture.
Little did I know years ago that this act of self-preservation would evolve into Painting Your Soul, a holistic approach to mental wellness through expressive arts that now reaches people across continents.