More than just a near-fatal incident:

More than just a near-fatal incident:

​The night my son nearly died, an unexpected tranquility overtook me, giving me grace and a steely resolve. Over time, his sensitivity to tree nuts, notably peanuts, macadamia nuts, and hazelnuts, had grown. Initially controlled with only Benadryl and antihistamines. A year ago, a gut feeling compelled me to insist on an EpiPen, which initially proved challenging to obtain on our island as EpiPens were unavailable for months.

​Despite having lifesaving equipment, we had never used it until three weeks ago. As I recently re-embraced veganism, my son accidentally came across a vegan cream cheese made entirely of cashew nuts. Within minutes, he had gone from an apparently benign reaction to potentially fatal—throat closing, racing heart, pain over the chest, projectile vomiting, and severe battling to breathe. The EpiPen became our lifeline, even though he initially reacted to the adrenaline with severe shaking and chills, accompanied by a completely white skin tone and glassy eyes. 

This occurrence, however, was more than just a near-fatal incident; it exposed a tangled web of issues we've encountered since last year. My son's school life became a never-ending cycle of calls reporting his problems, which led to vilification and bullying. Amidst a divorce and managing two residences, I struggled to keep my business running while caring for two special-needs children on my own.

When regular schooling proved unsuitable for my son, I decided to unschool him instead. In three weeks of child-led spontaneous nature and creative-filled activities, I've noticed a marked difference and a downward regulation of his sympathetic nervous system that was permanently heightened. Amidst the chaos, a watershed moment occurred when I introduced a sound healing meditation to my children. They have played my instruments before but have never participated in an in-depth sound bath. My son insisted that he wanted to do the sound bath. I present the importance of approaching the tools gently. He listened and facilitated. The experience's potency triggered a massive emotional release, particularly for my daughter, who was dealing with the sadness and grief of leaving her prior life behind in the States.

Throughout this journey, the transformational power of sound healing has become a tool for my personal development, the clients I serve, and bridging understanding between my family. My son, who now delights in playing musical instruments daily, is demonstrating a tremendous transformation, providing a beacon of hope. While obstacles remain, this profound experience represents a significant step toward healing and understanding our unorthodox path.

​I'm excited for him to share this newfound gift with his former school one morning in assembly by conducting a sound bath for people around the island. 
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Thank you for being a part of this journey and for your encouragement and prayers throughout these difficult transitions. As you face your challenges, I also send my love, blessings, and prayers to your families.

As we shift, our reality shifts. This has been my most profound takeaway from this series of intense events.