Ashyle Horton

You’re at a crossroads. You have spent your life doing what was expected of you and following the “right path” to gain the life you wanted and deserved. Only now, that path has crumbled and left you burnt out.

As a queer Black woman and eldest daughter, I knew early on that there were high expectations for me and I carried a heavy burden to be perfect and presentable. I sacrificed parts of me in order to be there for others and show up in a way that fit my family and society’s standards. Soon life became about taking care of everyone else and though I was hitting the marks of what I “should be doing”, life wasn’t turning out in the way I anticipated. I noticed I wasn't happy. I gave what other people wanted, but I was not getting where I wanted in life. Allowing myself space to grieve and grant permission to prioritize my needs moved me to change.

If this resonates with you, I'm sorry that life sucks and it's been difficult to manage the guilt.

Now what?

Dealing with this grief and emotional strain starts with processing the guilt and shame of giving yourself grace and priority. Then we identify strategies to challenge the status quo and offer space to examine societal truths while reconnecting and discovering yourself. I will support you by providing a caring space to be heard where you can learn to set boundaries and reconnect with your emotions, allow yourself rest and create reasonable expectations, and put down the weight of everyone's expectations for you while holding you accountable to your goals.

I offer counseling to help people gain a better understanding of what they're going through and discover their inner strength and worth. You can expect an environment that is created to allow you to let your guard down and be your true, authentic self. Reach out today to get started. I'm here for you.