I remember the feeling of being so terrified to be alone with myself. I was filled with fear, pain, and unresolved childhood issues.
I went looking for love in all the wrong places. Eventually it became too much - even for me. I slowly began realizing that if I wanted the life I dreamt of, I would have to change. Nothing changes if changes, as they say. And so I got changing.
I went on a journey inward to navigate my inner emotional terrains
I got therapy, I sought spiritual support, I did my masters in Mental Health Counseling, and graduated. You see, I knew I was meant to help other women, particularly women of color, to heal from their traumas and reclaim their worth- but I had to simultaneously do the work myself so that I can teach from an embodied place.
I continued on my journey- was initiated into the Priestess path, learned Tantra and shamanic practices and healing work. I began to see changes. It wasn’t a linear journey. There were many bumps along the way, there still are. Nature is simply that way. However, I couldn’t deny that the more I kept healing the better my life got. And the more I healed internally- the more I was able to help others to heal as well.
This powerful diosa community and the deep transformational work that exists today- came from the soul call to heal….to come back home to soul, and to live a life that made me feel good. Self-love is always a win-win. It is seldom easy, but always worth it. Together let us continue to gather hand in hand and heart in heart- to do this sacred soul work. To release. To rise. To lead.
FUN FACTS
I love to rap! My favorite song to rap is Quiet Storm by Mobb Deep
My hood name in Bushwick was Speedy Spandex, cause I wore tight pants and walked very fast lol
I set an intention to rescue a dog with my own hands. One night, I felt the energy of a dog in my room. The next morning, I got up and saw a dog on a roof- uncared for and very hot. I called the cops. They handed me the dog in my hands. That dog is my BODHI. A destined rescue story.
Fernando and I got married in Vieques Puerto Rico, next to an ancient Ceiba tree which is known as a sacred tree and a home to the Gods and Goddesses
Our Daughter's name is Mar de Luz which means Sea of Light
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Christine Gutierrez, MA, LMHC, is a Latina licensed psychotherapist, self-worth expert, and thought leader. Gutierrez is also the author of the book I Am Diosa: A Journey to Healing Deep, Loving Yourself, and Coming Back Home to Soul and the affirmation deck Wisdom Del Alma. Christine has a Bachelor’s degree from Fordham University in human behavior and development and a Master’s degree from City College of New York in mental health counseling with a focus on prevention and community. Through her work, Christine offers group coaching, corporate wellness, transformational retreats such as her annual Diosa Retreat in Puerto Rico, and soul-based business mentorship in her annual Madre Diosa Legacy Council. In addition, Christine is the founder of the forthcoming app DIOSA a global community where like-hearted women gather to meet soul sisters, gather in circle, and rise together. She has been featured on the Kelly Clarkson Show, Latina Magazine, Yahoo Health, Ebony, Cosmopolitan for Latinas, Oprah Magazine, Entertainment Online, Telemundo, and others. Christine currently resides in New York with her husband and daughter.