Afio mai—I’m grateful you are here. This blog is a space where I explore how the Samoan concept of te’u le va, which means “nurture the space between us,” has shaped my understanding of mental health, healing, and human connection.

As a afakasi Samoan woman, this idea has helped me see healing not just as something we do alone, but as something that happens in relationship—with ourselves, with others, and with the world around us. Through sharing my life, experiences, and reflection, I hope to nurture this space between us and grow into the kind of healer who honors both the wisdom within each of you, and the sacred community we share.