Welcome to Cairns Coaching!
Marisa S. Cairns
My Story
In 2009, I had what I now call my breaking point—and my breakthrough.
For years, I lived with anxiety and depression without truly understanding what was happening inside me. I was being triggered constantly, but I didn’t have the tools or awareness to recognize it. Eventually, I reached a place of total exhaustion—mentally, emotionally, and physically—and attempted to end my life. Thankfully, I survived.
At the time, I didn’t fully understand why I had reached that point. Unlike many, my attempt wasn’t born from depression alone but from an overwhelming fear that I was in danger. Over time, through therapy and deep inner work, I uncovered repressed memories and unresolved pain: childhood sexual abuse, the instability of living with a birth mother who struggled with Bipolar Disorder, escaping an unsafe predator at age six, enduring repeated experiences with unsafe men, and navigating over five different divorces within my family.
This painful awakening became the beginning of my healing journey. I got angry, brave, and determined. I chose to make my healing my priority. Through therapy, EMDR, hypnosis, and spiritual coaching, I began releasing trauma, grieving my losses, and rebuilding my identity.
I learned to value myself, connect with my inner child, and create healthy boundaries. I discovered how to pause, rest, and actually enjoy life again. Most importantly, I committed to breaking the cycle of generational trauma so that my story didn’t have to define my future.
And the exciting thing is… YOU CAN TOO.
As a transformational coach, I offer more than strategies—I offer understanding. I know what it’s like to feel broken and uncertain. I also know the power of healing, growth, and reclaiming your life. With me, you’ll be held in unconditional acceptance—no bias, no judgment—just collaboration and RESULTS.
I changed my life.
Are you ready to change yours?
~Marisa
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“Your life is your story, write well, edit often.”
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