In the early 2000s, my life took a transformative turn when I became a mother of twins, a moment I had eagerly awaited.
Prior to that, I was an artist specializing in Fine Metalwork, creating unique containers - weaving metal wire using a technique I had invented.
As a new mother, my deep desire was to parent in a way that truly resonated with me, one marked by profound attunement to my children's needs. I immersed myself in literature on Attachment Parenting and navigated the early days of the internet in search of guidance.
Fate led me to an enlightening article titled "Compassionate Connection," introducing me to Nonviolent Communication (NVC), a revolutionary approach to understanding human needs and fostering connection through clear, respectful, and empathic communication. In that moment, I experienced an epiphany, setting me on a path that led to the Center for Nonviolent Communication (CNVC). Within a week, I enrolled in my NVC basic foundation course, marking the beginning of my profound NVC journey.
The term "Empathy" struck me like a revelation—an unfamiliar word that held untold depth. Initially, I saw it as a way to offer empathy outwardly to my children, but as I practiced, I witnessed how it brought relief and deepened connections in every human interaction, including with myself.
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