Meet Emilia K – a 40-something, immigrant, and accomplished IT professional who’s also a single mother, has ADHD, and is an all-around force of nature. On the outside, she’s put-together, successful, and ready to tackle anything. But behind that polished exterior, Claudia’s been on a powerful journey of healing and growth, grappling with the very real challenges of mental health and addictive behaviors.
Emilia’s story is one of resilience and transformation, as she works through long-standing struggles with humor and refreshing honesty. She’s openly sharing the ups and downs of learning to manage addictive behaviors and finding ways to thrive in the face of mental health challenges. Emilia is proving that recovery is not just possible but can even be a beautiful and enriching journey.
Through her stories, Emilia reminds us that healing isn’t linear – and that sometimes, the best way forward is with a laugh and a little kindness for yourself. For anyone feeling the weight of their own struggles, Emilia’s journey is a reminder that it’s never too late to turn things around and that sometimes the hardest battles can become the most inspiring stories.
She was born in Brazil, lived in Australia and Ireland, and has been residing in Canada since 2018.