—SHELBY HADDEN
Over 40 million women in the US alone struggle with sensitive pelvic health issues, and Intimate Rose provides a safe communal environment that supports those women at every stage of their journeys. We understand every women and every situation is unique but sometimes it helps to hear other women’s stories and know there is hope. We believe the more we know and share, the easier it will be to nurture a more open conversation about women’s health issues that are natural, common, and correctable. It is time to conquer the taboo, shed the shame, and realize like millions of others, you deserve to live your best life. Share your own story and inspire millions of others.
“I’d like to share my story with you as your website and products have greatly improved my quality of life. I was referred to your work by my pelvic floor therapist who diagnosed me with muscle spasms. I had been in great pain for almost a year after surviving a rape. I was terrified that I would never feel whole again. My therapist and I discussed other relevant medical history and there’s a chance I was predisposed to pelvic floor problems having been a competitive figure skater and ballerina for years of my childhood and adolescence. The combination of these factors as well as growing up in a household where being intimate was seen as shameful all contributed to my condition. Pelvic floor therapy as well as the exercises that I can do at home, be it stretching or using the dilators and vibrating pelvic wand, have allowed me to live life to the fullest. I never thought this day would come. Thank you to you and your team as well as all healthcare professionals working in this field. I’m eternally grateful.”
“I had struggled with pain in my lower region for a long time - even simple gyno visits were extremely painful for me, and intercourse was absolutely impossible. I was certain I had vaginismus, although I wasn’t able to get a confirmed diagnosis. Once I started using the dilator sets, I instantly noticed a difference in not only how my pelvic muscles reacted to insertion, but in my confidence as well. It was a great way to slowly and safely train my muscles and I quickly found myself able to transition painlessly to each size in the coming weeks. After training myself on level 4, I was finally able to experience intercourse without any issue, and I have a newfound sense of confidence going into my next gynecologist appointment. I can’t thank the developers of this product enough for what it has done for me. I am 100% certain to recommend this treatment to anyone else who has had similar struggles. Thank you!!”
“I've struggled with vaginal pain since the first time I tried to use a tampon and couldn't remove it myself because I could not relax enough to do so. Since then, I've avoided using tampons and during my first pap smear I was in such pain and was so tense that my gynecologist could not get a good sample. Recently, I have been having incontinence with exercise, irregular periods and pain in my lower abdomen. I began seeing a physical therapist for this and as we worked on pelvic floor exercises, she recommended I try using dilators, with these ones from Intimate Rose being one possibility that she mentioned. I am so glad that she mentioned these over the plastic ones that are available elsewhere. The silicon is so much more comfortable than what I would imagine the plastic to be. I don't know that I would have been able to work myself up to using them had they not been as soft and smooth as these are. I started with the smallest size and was extremely nervous to do so. But after only a week of use, I felt ready to move on to the next one. In less than six weeks, I have been able to move up to the 3rd one, and have gained so much peace of mind and no longer fear using a tampon. What's more, I was also recommended to have a transvaginal ultrasound done to look at my ovaries because of my the symptoms I had been having. I know that without having used these dilators beforehand, such a procedure would have at the very least been excruciating, if not impossible. These dilators are amazing, and I have really appreciated the how-to videos on the site to help me with the process of using them.”
“When my husband and I were married almost three months ago, it didn't take long to find out that we couldn't have intercourse. This was devastating to me. I knew that wasn't all to life and marriage, but as a woman that had decided to save that for my husband, I had looked forward to sharing something so special and intimate with him, something that could eventually create life in God's timing. But that hope was dashed. Not only could we not have penetrative sex, but I also couldn't insert ANYTHING into my vagina. It hurt too much every time I tried. Thankfully my husband stood strong beside me from day one of this discovery, but I was so confused and angry and crushed, wondering why my body would be this way. I didn't understand. I thought my body was messed up, flawed, broken beyond repair. I went through a season of depression, feeling like I would never be healed and trying to move on and pretend like that part of life was nonexistent. I knew there were other ways to conceive as well, but none of them seemed so special as truly being one with my husband. I cried often and prayed and struggled with a bitterness toward God. But He still helped me to hold onto hope. Then one day as I was doing some research, I came across the Intimate Rose website where I discovered vaginal dilators. I had no idea such a product existed, and after looking into how they worked and researching other brands, I knew that if I was going to try this, it was going to be with Intimate Rose. My husband and I talked it over and prayed about it and decided to move forward with it. My dilators arrived in only a couple days and I was very impressed with the quality of them! Just as was claimed by the site, they were silky smooth and decently pliable. I was nervous about such a journey, but excited and encouraged and ready to reach our goals one step at a time, in God's time. We still have a long way to go, but thank God He brought us to Intimate Rose! We've certainly come far from where we were.”
“I’m 19 years old and I began to suspect I had Vaginismus when I was 18. I had just bought a sex toy and for some reason I couldn’t get it inside of me. It felt like this wall I just couldn’t get through. I had never had issues before. I had had several sexual experiences where my partner was able to insert their finger(s) inside of me with no pain at all. After I graduated High School when I was nearly 19 I had my first chance to lose my virginity. It was extremely painful and uncomfortable and I couldn’t seem to relax. I did more research and went to see my Gynecologist. I knew I had Vaginismus long before then. I recently bought the Intimate Rose dilators and have been dilating for a few weeks now. My boyfriend is very supportive and puts no pressure on me. This has been very stressful for me but I’m glad I have someone who supports me.”
“Your products have been a perfect outlet for my patients and I have had nothing but positive results/reviews. Thank you for providing such wonderful products for this patient population.”
“Suffering from extreme vaginal tightness has been a topic that has dominated my life since I was a teen. I am in my mid-twenties now. I first became aware of my condition as a teen starting to use tampons. They were so uncomfortable for me to use. At the time, I assumed I was using them wrong or using the wrong ones. Even "slender" tampons were very difficult for me to use. I faced more challenges a year or two later when I had my first pelvic exam. I don't think any girl finds her first exam to be "fun," but mine was an utter disaster. Even the brief exam that I received was terribly painful and ended with me in tears. By this time I had generally given up on using tampons and just suffered through my annual exam. In college, when I tried sex for the first time, guess what? It was horrible for me! The pain and discomfort I had experienced using tampons and while at the gynecologist were magnified ten fold during sex. It was nearly impossible for me, never enjoyable, and could never last long. My girlfriends would talk about having orgasms during sex. But, "good sex" for me was when I managed not to cry during it. Several years later when I met the man that is now my husband I started to learn more about my condition and treatment for it. My gynecologist at the time recommended dilator therapy and I tried Intimate Rose products. It was difficult at first. But, over time, I was able to comfortably use larger and larger dilators to the point were sex was no longer painful and even enjoyable. My husband and I now have a wonderful sex life due to Intimate Rose! Thank you!”
“I have been fortunate to treat patients with pelvic floor dysfunction for several years, and I have seen many products come on the market. The Intimate Rose products continue to be at the forefront. The attractive coloring of these medical products brings ease to a patient. The dilators, pelvic wand, and vaginal weights have a velvety smooth texture, and the vibrating pelvic wand is one of a kind. I continue to be impressed with Dr. Olson’s patient-friendly website. If you are a pelvic floor practitioner, the Intimate Rose line is one to become familiar with.”
“I'm middle 60's yrs. old. Have gone through menopause. I've been dealing with vaginal dryness & lack of intimate desire for my loving husband. We've shared a loving relationship of 47 yrs. of marriage. Vaginal discomfort was always on my mind during our intimacy. My gyn had prescribed suppository tablets which made me itch intensely - so she prescribed a cream, & that was worse than the suppository! I came across Intimate Rose on the internet, was intrigued by the name, very modest, proper, & respectful. So I opened up the site. I read EVERYTHING!! I purchased their Flora Bloom, Velvet Rose Lubricant, Boric Balance Vaginal Suppositories. These ladies know what they are doing!! I've felt relief from my dryness & itching day #2 on Intimate Rose products. The Velvet Rose lubricant has a delicate soft scent, very peaceful & very much comfortable! I don't complain & neither does my hubby. It's the perfect balance! We no longer are tossing away our retirement earnings on feminine prescriptions that gave me negative side affects. Thank you so much Intimate Rose, and may God continue to bless you all with wisdom in your profession! A Happy Married Couple.”
“After giving birth to 3 large babies and having 2 organs prolapse, I needed help to restore my pelvic floor. I’ve been going to PT for pelvic floor work for several months. It’s going OK, but after I started using the kegel weights, I started making better progress. With the weight inserted, you get feedback on how your muscles are doing. When I had some questions about using the weights, beyond the thorough description that comes with them, I sent an email to the company. The response was quick and helpful. All around, I’m pleased that I bought the Kegel Exercise System weights and am happy to be using this product.”
“I was born with Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome which means I have a shorter than “normal” vagina length. Width is not an issue. Depth is. When I started dilating following diagnosis, the thought of trying to achieve 16cm in length looked very daunting, if not impossible and was therefore very demotivating. Also, at that time, there was also a lot of misinformation around what a vagina should accommodate regarding length. I started out with a vagina of 5cm, and though I have more than doubled that length, I struggled to achieve more than 11 to 12 cm. I questioned whether I could or should persevere. Dr. Amanda’s advice gave me the confidence to continue. Also, her AIS video is excellent and really gets the information across in an understanding and practical way. I wish I could have seen such a video when I was searching for this information early on! In any case she has made very clear to me, and now others, what no one else has regarding how to achieve the next cm - and the next. Well done and thank you so very much. This important information changes lives!”
“I have been thinking about getting Kegel’s for a while now as I’m getting older and wanted to avoid any “issues” like surgery down the road! I searched quite a bit and these Kegel’s from Intimate Rose seemed like the best ones around. They are excellent quality and there’s a graduation on the weights so any woman can find what would work for her. They are also BPA free, which was important to me. It took a bit to get used to, but I’ve found that the more I did it the easier it got. Only a few minutes a day makes a HUGE difference. Also very easy to follow directions! For anyone thinking that this might be a good idea for them...just get them! You won’t be disappointed. Love this product, thank you!”
“These weights are simply amazing! I’ve been suffering from loss of tightness for a while now and I had no where to turn. Too ashamed to ask (not the kind of thing that my family and friends talk about), and I was so embarrassed by it that I avoided relationships all together after my last one. No more dating until I can find a fix, I said to my self. I wasn’t feeling much anyway because it was so wide and I could tell he wasn’t feeling it either. One day, I came across this after searching extensively online for a solution and I ordered it after reading all the reviews (I am one of those people who only buy things with lots of good reviews and I try to read them all). I never write reviews on the other hand, but this has helped me so much when I thought that there was no solution out there except surgery. And if there is someone out there in my situation, please give this a try. I hope it will work for you as it did for me.”
Before I met my husband, I had never had anything in my vagina. No tampons, not even a finger! I was raised in a very conservative, religious home, and was brought up to feel like it was dirty and wrong(even though I now understand it’s really not). So, I basically went from not having anything in my vagina, to going straight to a size 8 dilator... Yeah... I was very very tight to say the least. The experience was extremely painful for me, and my husband told me I was so tight it was even hurting him to try and go in. We worked for months and months on our own to try and find better positions, different lubricants, anything and everything that could possibly help with the pain, but it never really got much better.
After 9 months of painful intercourse, I finally decided to go to my primary care doctor; even though it was terrifying and embarrassing for me, she was kind understanding and it was an amazing first step in my journey! From there I was referred to a pelvic floor physical therapist, and she recommended the intimate rose dilators. We then discovered that (at that moment in time) I was not able to consciously relax my pelvic floor muscles, and that I had scar tissue on the top of my vagina! (I’m only 20 and I’ve never had kids! We think it was from that first sexual experience- go figure!)
Since then, we’ve moved from normal kegel exercises on my back, to kegels while sitting up, and now we’re at kegels using the dilators, while slowly moving up the numbers! I went from my pain being an 8-9 (on a scale of 1-10) every time with intercourse, to now being only a 1-2 in a matter of months, and during this whole experience, I can honestly say the scariest part for me was that initial step of going to the doctor!
I’m doing so much better now, and I’m so grateful I made that first step!
After menopause I began to have pain with intercourse. Lubricants weren’t helping. Initially I tried going on hormones which worked at first but then the pain returned after about a year. Also while on hormones I ended up having to have a breast biopsy which was negative and a DNC to remove a fibroma from my uterus so being on hormones wasn’t good for me anyway. After doing some research I spent several thousand dollars on a Mona Lisa touch which is a laser treatment to restore the vaginal tissue to a more youthful state. While this probably improved my tissues it didn’t get rid of the pain.
My gynecologist suggested physical therapy which she said was some breathing exercises. I thought you’ve got to be kidding, breathing isn’t going to get rid of my pain. I had already spent several thousand on Mona Lisa touch, I’m not about to spend a bunch on breathing exercises. Then after about 3 years of not being able to have intercourse my primary care doctor suggested physical therapy as well. She didn’t know much about it either but gave me the business card of a pelvic health physical therapist that I could call and find out more.
I put off calling her for about six months and when I finally did I was very intrigued with what she had to say. It does involve breathing to help you relax the muscles but then she helps to stretch the muscles along with using dilators to progressively stretch them at home. The treatment wasn’t completely pain free but it wasn’t bad at all. You start off small and gradually move up in size with the dilators until you reach your goal. I also used the vibrating wand to help increase blood flow to that area. It took me about 3 months of daily dilator use at home and seeing my pelvic health physical therapist one a week to achieve my goals.
I’m happy to say that I’m now having pain free sex for the first time in four years. The intimate rose dilators and wands are by far the best on the market. Others are hard plastic materials which aren’t flexible at all. I couldn’t be happier with my purchase. I only wish I had found out about them and the process sooner. It’s a shame not more physicians are aware of what pelvic health physical therapy actually is and when you search the web under painful sex it’s all about taking hormones. I hope my story will help others.
I always knew that there was something different about me. I got my first period when I was 12, then on, it didn't seem to come very often, or sometimes ever. Getting older I realized that I was having bursts of rage, depression, cystic acne, and irregular periods.
After arguing with several doctors about extreme pains in my lower abdomen, I got testing done. They finally agreed and told me I had PCOS. They didn't believe that I had anything wrong with me because I didn't have any problems on the surface.
My ovaries were filled with little Pearl's. After being officially diagnosed I started seeing black hairs growing on my chin, neck, chest and inner thighs. They shoved medication on me including birth control, spironolactone and metformin. I took a year and decided I needed to try something more natural, I don't like taking prescribed medications especially knowing those medications can have serious side effects!
I found intimate Rose on the website and tried to give it a try considering it had all the ingredients I needed to help with pcos. I have been taking it for a month now, and I'm excited and thrilled to see the results.
After no period for 6 months, I got my period naturally while taking this supplement with exercise.
“Thank you for a great product!”.
As a pelvic health PT, I LOVE intimate rose’s products and recommend them to my patients whenever I think they may help. I love the shape and material of the pelvic wand more than any other product I’ve come across and the vaginal weights are both cute as well as incredibly useful. I’m also pregnant, and I actually took Intimate Rose’s prenatals before conception and still now through pregnancy. I’m a big fan
I was searching the web one day for a solution to my not so fresh smell and discharge I've tried so many home remedies but nothing worked until I came across Intimate Rose Flora Bloom probiotic, I was leary to order as I thought there was no help for me and this was something I just had to deal with, I decided to order and I received my product within days I have taken the supplement for 1 week now and I see a difference NO more odor or discharge it's like a miracle.
I will be ordering another bottle asap and the fact I got 50% off the next bottle is a bonus. I will be trying their other products as well. “FINALLY SOMETHING THAT DOES WHAT IS SAYS. AMEN!”
I've been meaning to send you an email with a recent patient's reaction to the Intimate Rose dilator set. My patient had previously been advised to purchase another dilator set and was using it as prescribed, but having difficulty with progression. I discussed how different the Intimate Rose dilators were than any other set I knew, and she decided to purchase the full set.
The first time she used them, she sent me a message thanking me profusely for recommending them, as she had not realized what a difference the quality and material of the dilator can make in comfort. She is now progressing well with her dilators, with a renewed sense of hope of reaching her goal of having intercourse with her husband.
Helping people reach their goals is why we do what we do, and hearing her find that hope again was the highlight of my day! Thank you for making such an amazing product!
”I am a 22 year old young woman and I have been experiencing painful intercourse for the past 3-4 years. For the first few years I assumed it was because I was in a long-distance relationship, so my significant other and I only had sex every other month/every few months and it was new to me. When we moved in together, the pain continued even though the sex was more frequent and with less time in between, and I realized this was not normal and that I had to do something about it. My OBGYN suggested physical therapy.“
”After my first few months of PT and not really having any improvement my physical therapist suggested I try vaginal dilators and sent me to the Intimate Rose website. Although I still experience some discomfort/pain during sex, I have come a long way from when I started. We still do not know why I experience the pain and discomfort (no previous medical issues/no surgeries/no emotional or physical trauma) I am confident the products I’ve purchased from Intimate Rose will help me get to a point where I can finally enjoy intimacy.”
”I was a 22 year old virgin and I expected discomfort the first time I tried to have sex, but I was experiencing actual pain and fear to continue the process. I was unable to have sex because my partners penis would not insert without me being on the verge of tears. I almost felt embarrassed because I didn’t realize how common this may be. I reached out to my OBGYN and explained to her my situation- she then recommended vaginal dilators.“
”I was on a hunt for the best ones and I immediately went to amazon where I found intimate rose, but they only had the small and the large package (which I didn’t feel would be right for me) so I searched google and found the actual website for these products! I made my purchase right away and was surprised by how fast my package was delivered. These products changed my life for the better. The website did as well- with all the tips and advice Dr. Amanda provided. (Also, a water based lube will make all the difference, ladies!) I went through all the sizes within a timely matter and then tried to have sex again.”
”I’m not fully where I need to be but my partner can now insert his penis without pain. I’m unable to describe my gratitude for this product and my experience. Thank you so much and this would be my first recommendation for anyone going through the same situation or even anything remotely similar.”
My patients and I are loving your products! I have a lady that is having really good results with the Kegel Weight System and several of my patients LOVE the Velvet Rose personal lubricant. One lady has been having pain with intercourse for years and in 3 visits this was 90% resolved with pelvic floor therapy and the right kind of lubricant!
Also, since using the myo-inositol & D-chiro inositol supplement, I have been able to wean off of the antidepressant medications that I was taking for postpartum depression. This is AMAZING! I truly feel that it helps level out my “stressful/overwhelming thoughts and triggers.”
”I really appreciate you making such high quality products for a variety of needs. Keep up the good work!”
”My patients are especially loving the vaginal weight set. It has been a game changer for active women who just need that extra load on the pelvic floor to train for higher level activities. They are easy to use, clean, and store when not in use. Both my patients and I like that as the weight increases the size of the weight that gets inserted does not increase, maintaining comfort with dynamic movement performance.”
My experience with intimate dilators changed my life. I had never used tampons my whole life, when I was 18 I tried having sex but couldn’t because it hurt with even slight insertion. I let it be and tried again 2 months ago (21 years old). I waited because religious reasons always made me feel guilty about it. However, I've been in an amazing serious relationship and I thought it was a good time. It hurt. So bad. I lost my self-esteem, I thought I wasn’t like other women, that my boyfriend would be disappointed in me and I was disappointed with myself too. As I did my research, I was pretty sure I had Vaginismus. It was evident because I did have a slight fear of penetration and anxiety. I went to see a gynecologist for the first time in my life to make sure. Even a FINGER hurt and made me feel so uncomfortable.
The doctor suggested me to use dilators so I went home and ordered a small set. The smallest one went in easily, and I progressed slowly to the third one where ONLY the insertion felt uncomfortable as if my vagina was close shut. After I inserted, I never felt any pain whatsoever. Once I was almost comfortable with the small set, I decided to have sex. And it was great!!! The beginning hurt a LITTLE, like pressure. After a couple minutes I was completely relaxed (thanks to my man) and it slid in!! Even though his size was much much bigger, probably size 7-8 of the large dilators. After that, my Vaginismus just vanished. I ordered a couple bigger sizes to use them and keep my body used to the idea of penetration.
This whole process took less than a MONTH. Dr Amanda’s videos and the dilators helped me through this problem which I thought I’d never be able to fix. Vaginismus is real but it can be cured!! My confidence went way up and I feel so empowered that my body is capable of so much. Anyone going through this problem can email me and I will always help out.
“have so far had a great experience with this product. They are comfortable, easy to use, and of really good quality which it’s very important to me as something I use with my body and for my health. The seller is also very involved with the process and in helping with the use of the product. They are available for questions and concerns with the product.”
I don’t usually get excited about a product, but this exerciser works! After one week of use, I no longer have to wake up in the middle of the night to go to the bathroom, something I have had to do every single night for the past 15 years. Additionally, when I jog, urine does not leak out as it often does. I am buying more for my friends and family. Would highly recommend for any women who would like better bladder control and tightening.
Great product!! It comes with step by step instructions and the packaging for storage is awesome. They also provide you with a small drawstring bag for traveling. I started about a week ago and I can already tell the difference. MUST TRY!!!
“These work very well. I am noticing a difference. I am 50 years old and I am gradually working up to heavier weights. I love this product and highly recommend it. My OB-GYN is happy that I am using weights instead of trying kegels on my own without weights.”
“As a physical therapist, I have found these weights to be so helpful. I love the quality and the ability to progress my patient’s treatment program as they are able. As a mother of 3 (vaginal births 8lbs.2oz, 8lbs.13 oz and 10lbs.6oz.) girls, I have had some issues over the years and have done my kegel exercises like everyone else. As a pelvic floor practitioner the weight training brings the strengthening to a whole new level. I highly recommend this weight system both personally and professionally.
“These weights got me back to how I was before kids! No more incontinence issues either. I had tried a few other types, which are shaped like a ball, and they didn’t work for me. These tool just 15 minutes a day, and within a month I saw a noticeable positive change. I recommend them for anyone who wants to feel more like they did before having kids.”
“I had a recurring Bv for about 6 months. I went to the clinic, to the gynecologist, and was given treatments in the form of gels and pills. But It wasn't until I tried Intimate Rose's Boric Acid that I finally got rid of the discomfort and discharge caused by BV. By day 7 of its use, my vagina felt, smelled and even looked healthy. There were no side effects during or after its use. I can finally, confidently, enjoy sex with my partner. I am super thankful.”
“After years of not being sexually active because of pain during inter course, my female patient returned to pain free intercourse in 6 PT sessions by specialized treatment of pelvic health PT and guided progression of vaginal dilators as home exercise program. Thank you.”
“I've been using the dilators for a few weeks now and I'm making great progress. The dilators are soft and not as scary as I was expecting them to be. Intimate Rose and Dr. Amanda have really given me a new lease on my romantic life, and a new found confidence in my body. ”
“I've received a few other samples of dilators from a few other companies but the samples you sent are actually my favorite ones so far! They look like they'll be awesome for patients. Thank you so much for all the sample products! ”
“Vaginismus is not something people talk about. I felt so ashamed for not be able to do what most people take for granted (have penetrating sex) and thought there was something wrong with, that I was a lost cause.
But there is hope. I'm using the dilators and along with a pelvic floor physiotherapist, I'm reclaiming my sexuality. ”
“They are by far my absolute favorite products! Job well done getting them so smooth and silky!”
“The quality of the products is outstanding and I really love how soft they are and the colors! They are so approachable and not intimidating at all. Thank you again! I will be recommending these for all my patients who need dilators or a pelvic wand.”
“Post menopause, I started needing lubricant for intercourse. After experiencing a burning sensation, I started backing away from having sex with my husband. I learned later that the new off the shelf lube was part of the problem. Unfortunately however, it started a pattern. Add a few years and increased dryness, frequency was almost shut down. A couple of weeks ago, my mild mannered husband blew up and I knew it was time to find a solution, fast.”
“After a bit of research, I decided that dilators and some time would probably help. Not clear about what size I needed, I got the full set with lube. One week ago they arrived and I ended up starting with the largest in the small box. The video guides helped a lot. In daily 5-7 minute sessions I was able to pinpoint what was causing my pain. It wasn't size exactly, but more specific sensitive spots just inside the opening. Over the next several days I went up 2 sizes. As I "practiced" I began to understand my needs. Now, just one week later on our 10th anniversary morning I ditched the practice and went live with my husband. Happy to say, everything worked for both of us. ”
“And now I have a trusted tool to keep me from getting stuck again. Thank you for an excellent product and great follow up with your video training support went straight to my email.”
My patients are especially loving the vaginal weight set. It has been a game changer for active women who just need that extra load on the pelvic floor to train for higher level activities. They are easy to use, clean, and store when not in use. Both my patients and I like that as the weight increases the size of the weight that gets inserted does not increase, maintaining comfort with dynamic movement performance.
Even if you are not ready to share publicly, or want to share anonymously, you and your experiences are important. Dr. Amanda has gone through her own difficult pelvic health journey, and now wants to lend her ear and voice to those in need. Please share your story with her.