10/30/2025
Last month, I had the chance to go back to my old high school to teach students about self-care: how to build habits that keep them grounded, recharged, and resilient.
Being back there was powerful. It’s where I lost my little brother, and walking those halls again reminded me how deeply this mission matters.
Next week, I’ll be back for our second Youth Mental First Aid training at Penfield this year, and I couldn’t be more grateful for the opportunity to help the next generation learn how to show up for themselves and each other.
Even though we’ve only been open for close to a year now, I already feel like I’ve accomplished what I set out to do which was helping kids far beyond orthodontics. I don’t know where we’ll be next month, next year, or in 5 years, but I’m grateful to have the platform to take this office in any direction I feel in my heart of hearts is the most important direction. ❤️
