How Stone & Ivy Began: A Story of Purpose, Healing & Grace
Stone & Ivy was born from a lifelong calling—one shaped by more than 15 years of experience in the mental health and substance use field, and a deep, personal understanding of the strength, vulnerability, and resilience that live within us all. My work in behavioral health was never just a profession; it became my purpose. Over time, I witnessed not only the profound importance of mental wellness, but also the heavy stigmas that still blanket the world of mental health and addiction. Those stigmas, and the quiet suffering they create, inspired me to build a space rooted in compassion, honesty, and hope.
What began as a passion for writing and helping others has grown into a place for connection—where stories, insights, and lived experiences can be shared openly and without shame. Stone & Ivy is not just for those who struggle with mental health or addiction, but for anyone touched by these realities: family members, partners, friends, caregivers, and individuals seeking a deeper understanding of their own emotional landscape. It’s also for those who simply wish to learn how to move through life with more mindfulness, more humility, and more grace.
This website and magazine were created with the intention of offering perspective and peace—to illuminate topics we often shy away from, to foster empathy and compassion, and to remind all of us that healing is not linear, and growth is not solitary. Here, we explore heartfelt themes such as grief, trauma, gratitude, recovery, forgiveness, and the quiet beauty found in everyday moments.
My hope is that Stone & Ivy becomes a shared space of gentle abundance: a place where people feel seen, supported, and understood. May these stories and reflections bring comfort, spark conversation, and serve as reminders that we are never alone in our struggles—or our healing.
Welcome to Stone & Ivy.
Where wellness is reimagined with intention and grace, one story at a time.
a note to our readers
Please note that all current and future stories, poetry, and photography shared here are deeply personal and may explore sensitive themes that could stir emotions, memories, or reflections. Some pieces may include language or imagery that heighten these feelings. Please move through this space with care for yourself - pause when needed.
The stories shared here are personal offerings—reflections on love, loss, addiction, grief, and the quiet work of healing. For many, they may offer comfort and a sense of being seen. For others, they may feel heavy. The hope is that they offer connection and comfort, and remind us that none of us walk these journeys alone.
Stone & Ivy Magazine
Summer edition, vol. 5
Summer edition, vol. 5
Summer edition, vol. 5
Within these pages, you'll find reflections on hope, connection, healing, nature, and the simple moments that make summer memorable—from barefoot afternoons and family traditions to music, creativity, and the beauty of being fully present.
Spring Edition, Vol.4
Summer edition, vol. 5
Summer edition, vol. 5
This Spring Edition is devoted to the art of spring cleaning, though not simply in the traditional sense. Rather, we explore what it means to clear space in the places that matter most—the mind, the body, and the spirit. In the pages ahead, we focus on renewal through creativity, rediscovering the quiet joy of making, imagining, and exploring new ideas.
Winter Edition, Vol.3
Summer edition, vol. 5
HOliday Edition, Vol.2
In a world that urges constant motion, reinvention, and urgency—this season arrives with a different invitation. One of quiet. Of listening. Of honoring what already exists rather than rushing to replace it. This Winter Edition of Stone & Ivy was created to sit gently beside you in that space.
HOliday Edition, Vol.2
HOliday Edition, Vol.2
HOliday Edition, Vol.2
"Less is More - A Season of Gentle Abundance," invites you to slow down, simplify, and rediscover the deep fulfillment that comes from being present rather than busy.
Fall Edition, Vol.1
HOliday Edition, Vol.2
Fall Edition, Vol.1
Explore the beauty of mindfulness as the holidays approach - how grounding ourselves in gratitude can transform not only our wellbeing but also the energy we bring into the spaces we share.
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Seeking stories, photography, & poetry
We welcome the voices and visions of those on their own healing journeys.
At Stone & Ivy, we believe in the power of storytelling — in the quiet strength found in shared experiences, and the beauty that unfolds when we lift one another up.
If you feel called to share your voice, your journey, or your insight & creativity, we’d love to hear from you. Together, we’re building a community that empowers, uplifts, and inspires mindful living in every season.
an invitation
the gathering room
We recognize that healing does not happen in isolation—it unfolds in spaces where individuals feel safe enough to be seen, supported, and understood.
The Gathering Room is a curated, community-based offering designed to gently bridge clinical insight with real human experience. These monthly sessions provide a welcoming environment for individuals navigating their own mental health or substance use journey, as well as for those seeking to better understand and support someone they love.
Each gathering is thoughtfully facilitated, blending evidence-informed guidance with open, compassionate dialogue. The intention is not to instruct, but to create space—for learning, for reflection, and for the kind of connection that reminds us we are not alone in what we carry.
Within The Gathering Room, participants can expect a balance of education and shared experience—where meaningful topics are explored with care, and where stories, when offered, are received with respect and without judgment.
This is a space for those in need, and for those who love them.
A space where questions are welcome, conversations are held with intention, and understanding is allowed to unfold naturally.
At its core, The Gathering Room reflects our belief that community is a vital part of healing—and that when people come together with openness and compassion, something quietly transformative begins to take shape.
