Wildly Empowered
my story
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Hi, I’m Leigh Anne O’Neill, and my life has been a journey of resilience, reinvention, and rediscovery.
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I married young at 18, full of hope for the future. However, life had other plans. My former partner was battling his own demons, and the challenges we faced together took a significant toll on me—physically, mentally, and emotionally. At my heaviest, I weighed 550 pounds, struggling not just with my health but with a profound sense of despair.
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Then came a devastating diagnosis: granulomatosis with polyangiitis, a rare autoimmune illness that brought additional challenges, including infertility. I underwent intense medical treatments that drained my strength but not my will to fight.
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In 2013, I made the hardest yet most liberating decision of my life—I chose to walk away and reclaim my future. From that moment, I committed to transforming not only my body but also my mind and soul. Through sheer determination, I shed hundreds of pounds, rebuilt my confidence, and discovered my inner strength.
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In 2016, love found me again in the form of a supportive partner who reminded me what it means to be valued and cherished. Yet the journey hasn’t been without trials. I’ve undergone a total knee replacement and am awaiting another, navigating ongoing health battles while continuing to grow stronger every day.
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Throughout this transformation, I found solace and joy in nurturing both myself and the earth. Plants became my companions in healing. Gardening evolved into a purposeful practice, teaching me patience, growth, and the beauty of renewal. My exploration of green witchery—a celebration of nature’s wisdom—has opened up a new world of herbal healing, mindful living, and connection to the environment.
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Today, I weave these passions into my life, using them as tools to inspire others to grow and flourish, just like a garden. I’m here to remind you that even in life’s toughest seasons, new growth is possible.
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Thank you for being here and sharing in my journey. Together, let’s cultivate strength, healing, and a life that blooms with purpose.