My Story

I have always enjoyed listening to my friends and family, sometimes even just strangers on airplanes or in coffee shops. I love listening to anyone who would be willing to share their emotions with me, vent to me, and/or share their life stories. 

I remember how it all started. A person that I’ve never met came up to me while I was in college. As I was waiting for my next class, this stranger came up to me and asked if I could just listen. They talked to me about the rough morning they were having. I silently listened to them, and when they were done, they smiled, I watched as they sighed relief. I had an epiphany, this moment made me realize how much joy I felt for being the cause of someone’s ease. 

Over the years, I have learned to listen without interruption and judgment. I have learned how unique each person truly is and how each moment of life can affect us differently.

My house and heart have always been open to my friends for the good, bad, and ugly parts of their lives. 

I know that many of us have had moments where we needed to have someone just listen to us, without advice or their input of what you need/should do. Everyone has experienced a moment where they couldn’t share a specific occurrence with our closest friends, afraid of being judged or looked down on. 

For me, I had a few of those moments in my life. A recent moment was that I resigned from a company I loved and had to sit down, reflect, and rethink my career and my future. I didn’t want any advice or opinion of what I should or shouldn’t do. I just needed someone to hear me out, to listen. This is what I can provide for you. 

Last year, in 2022, I went to Poland to help Ukrainian refugees. I volunteered at a train station and assisted people arriving from Ukraine as soon as they got off. I realized that I could provide comfort by simply being present and listening to the pain and trauma that these people were undergoing. This is why I started Holistic Friend Corp. 

With the recent changes in the world and the economy, I offer comfort to people who need somebody to listen to them without judgment.