I’m Sarah, my pronouns are she/her, and I was born Treaty No.13 People. I am a 7th generation Tucker on Turtle Island with settler origins from Ireland, Scotland, and England. Most of my lineage is from Newfoundland, but I grew up in Scarborough, ON. I’ve been living in Western Canada since 2012.

I’m a survivor of childhood trauma and suicide losses. I’ve been on a healing journey for over 12 years. Many things have helped me on my journey. I am a poet, storyteller, and genealogist. The core of the CSS is Understanding Self, which has been a key practice for me learning self-regulation from PTSD symptoms. I offer CSS training for exploring Understanding Self through genealogy research and mentorship.

I am a trained Law Clerk with nine years of experience supporting senior litigation lawyers in Toronto, Calgary, and Vancouver. After experiencing burnout, I started a business grant writing for charities, non-profits, and artists. I am passionate about providing grant writing services in a trauma-informed and decolonized way. I have woven the framework into my practice, and I offer CSS workshops tailored to grant writing and fundraising.

I’m thrilled to provide Cultivating Safe Spaces (CSS) training to non-profits, corporations, law firms, entrepreneurs, and frontline workers. I would love to chat. Send me an email at info@SJTWriting.ca. Visit my website www.SJTWriting.ca.