Bittersweet Belonging: A journey to find healing, connection, and joy.

Irene had created a nice life- she married her high school sweetheart, became a mother to two children, and was a teacher with her Master's Degree in Education. And yet, there was dull aching and a quiet yearning that persisted to the point of depression and reaching her breaking point. When Irene quit her teaching career in the middle of the school year in 2018, she stared at her life and herself, baffled and heartbroken, and determined to rise. She began a journey, a treasure hunt, searching for the love and fulfillment she so desperately wanted in her life.

This book transcribes her personal journey, one where she faces her inner villain and becomes the hero of her story. She discovers inspiration from many sources and finds love, beauty, and connection in the world that now fills her life with joy and a sense of belonging In addition to her raw and vulnerable story, Irene shares how you can experience this transformation for yourself by leaning into discomfort and through her one-of-a-kind process of study and application.

IRENE VIVANCO is a wife, mom, nature lover, and the founder of Viva Your Vision. She teaches people how to share their unique wisdom through online course creation. You can find her online at: www.vivayourvision.com