Behind the Name: A Dragonfly's Dream
The name A Dragonfly’s Dream carries a deeply personal meaning—a tribute to my grandmother’s final wish and a reflection of the transformation that guides this mission. Behind it lies a story of love, loss, and becoming—and the dream to create a space where others, too, can rise from the depths, find connection, and rediscover their wings.
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In her final days, my grandmother shared her dream for me—that I would overcome my eating disorder and find joy, love, and a life beyond my illness. I know she would be proud to see how far I've come and the life I've built—one rooted in purpose, connection, peace, and joy. Her dream continues to ripple outward, carrying hope into the lives of others.
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After she passed, dragonflies began to appear. At first, I barely noticed them—hovering near ponds, gliding across trails, pausing just long enough to catch my eye. Over time, I realized they seemed to appear when I needed her most. The dragonfly became a symbol of her strength, presence, and love—and a reminder that even after long seasons beneath the surface, change and possibility remain.
Dragonflies spend much of their lives beneath the water before eventually emerging into something new. That transformation has come to represent so much of my own experience: change that happens slowly, imperfectly, and in its own time.
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A Dragonfly’s Dream carries forward her wish and my own: to create a safe harbor for those living alongside eating disorders—for those still healing, still dreaming, and still becoming.
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The Vision
I created A Dragonfly’s Dream from something I spent years searching for myself: a different kind of community for those whose paths with eating disorders don't fit neatly into traditional ideas of recovery.
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Our vision is rooted in harm reduction, autonomy, and the belief that a meaningful life does not have to wait for perfect recovery.
Through Second Sunday, we gather in the community to create, explore, play, connect, and experience more of life together. Whether we're painting pottery, wandering through an art museum, spending time in a garden, trying something new, or simply sharing an afternoon, the intention is the same: to make room for joy, connection, compassion, and values-aligned living.
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I also dream of making everyday life a little more accessible through practical support—help with things like food, clothing, transportation, and other needs that can become barriers to well-being and participation in life.
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As A Dragonfly’s Dream grows, I hope to expand opportunities for creative expression, mind-body-spirit connection, education, community events, and peer-led experiences—while continuing to listen to the people we exist to walk beside.
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The dream may continue to evolve. Its compass remains the same: come as you are, honor where you are, and make room for what matters.
