Connecting Within and With Community
Sylvia integrates trauma-informed spiritual counseling, nature connection and ancestral wisdom to support you to heal and reclaim yourself and your families.
Sylvia integrates trauma-informed spiritual counseling, nature connection and ancestral wisdom to support you to heal and reclaim yourself and your families.
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We are entering this sacred time when the veils thin and we can honor and heal with our ancestors. A time to celebrate the memory of our loved ones, how they lived, what they loved, where they were hurt, and
When it all falls away, what really matters? We are human. We all have drama in our lives. The complexity of relationships. Many families tell me how since entire extended families were displaced, there is an openness right now in
October 15 The other day our Raices y Alas cooperativo went to the home orchard of a generous local family who wanted simply to share their bounty and have children on the land. We shared gratitude for wind, water, land,
October 12 Marginalized. On the margins. The entire undocumented and migrant community are marginalized, but some experience ever more barriers. I’m still trying to find a space for a family that needs disability access. Cramped hotel rooms and RV’s are
October 8 For today I’m resharing my Gracias post from the early days of the fire’s aftermath. I’m still at a loss for words to communicate my deep gratitude to all who’ve supported. But this comes close. If you’ve donated
October 5 At this point HOUSING is the great need. The county parks are refusing to take in fire victims in so many places where they have hookups. Families are adapting, willing to live in RV’s (when they can obtain
October 1 So many have trusted me and it means the world to me. Because of your trust I have been able to distribute over $25,000 directly into the hands of undocumented and migrant families hardest hit by the Almeda
September 27 I continue to hear heartbreaking stories, some so vulnerable I cannot share. There are so many compounding factors when a devastation like this happens to an already marginalized community. When I was 18, I emancipated from foster care
September 24 Throughout this process I’ve had the honor of collaborating with this team of soulful, thoughtful, resourceful and intentional folk bringing a wrap around approach to resettlement for families: finding housing, tending the nest, welcoming with groceries, providing hot
September 22 The children are suffering. Overwhelmed mothers tell me how they cling to them, have nightmares, are hyper/irritable and ask “is this home going to burn? Is this home okay?” Many families did not receive warning until the last
