A series of incidents led to a meeting between me and Annette in October 2014. I had been carrying trauma for almost 40 years and could not find a way to get rid of the emotional baggage. My first session with Annette changed everything for me. She showed me a way to make peace with my past, my grief and myself, and how to continue my journey with an open heart and an open mind. She has made me a happier person, more content and more sure of myself.