I’m Pallavi Krishna. I am not a therapist — I’m someone who has quietly lived inside depressive disorders and insomnia since my teenage years. That experience changed my life: I struggled at college, I felt misunderstood by people who offered quick labels, and I learned how isolating it is when no one truly hears you.
Later, life hit me again. During the pandemic I lost my father unexpectedly. Not long after, my younger sister became very ill with Lupus (SLE). I stepped away from studies, worked night shifts, slept only a few hours, and tried hard to hold everything together. When my sister passed, I collapsed — I stopped eating and stopped caring for myself for months. It was very dark.
Slowly, very slowly, recovery arrived through tiny habits: a short walk, a bowl of nourishing food, a few minutes of breath. Those small, steady actions didn’t erase the grief, but they gave me enough strength to try another day. Over time those tiny steps built into a rhythm that made life livable again.
For a long time I faced my battles in silence. After losing my sister, when it became hardest, my mom(Amma) — despite her own health struggles and the grief of losing her husband and younger daughter — stood strong for me, staying up through my panic-filled nights. Along with her, my akka, bava, my love, and my bestie Lee Skyuja held me with their support, helping me heal faster than I ever thought possible.
Their presence reminded me that healing is not only about routines or medicine, but also about being held, guided, and gently encouraged by those who care. Valley of Wellness is, in many ways, a reflection of the love and support they gave me.
I know how unsafe it can feel to share with people who don’t understand. I don’t have therapy certificates — I have lived experience: over 10 years of coping, rebuilding, and learning what helps. Valley of Wellness is my way of offering the kind of companioning I once needed: steady, patient, non-judging support to build life back, one small habit at a time.
Important: I am not a licensed therapist. I have over 10 years of lived experience and years of peer support practice, but this program is not a replacement for professional mental health care. If you’re in treatment, please continue with your clinician — use Valley of Wellness as a supportive complement to the care you already receive.
If you are in crisis now, please contact your local emergency services or a crisis line immediately. If you’re ready for gentle, steady support, Valley of Wellness meets you with kindness, tiny steps, and patient company — one small habit at a time.
