Our Story
Grief. trauma. declining mental health, addiction, perimenopause, burnout, lost sense of self. These have all been part of my journey and have gifted me with a chance to work on myself, and shape a new chapter in my life.
After becoming passionate about the benefits of essential oils to support emotional and mental wellbeing, I trained to become a Level One Certified Aromatherapist to support my emotional health through the power of these natural oils. Now I want to share that with those that are looking for something similar.
The name Finding Zerenity was inspired by my son, 21 year old Zander (Z), who very suddenly and unexpectedly passed away in July 2025.
Z was a funny, smart, determined and deeply caring young man. He suffered from debilitating seizures from soon after he was born, but after two brain surgeries (one of which was a left temporal lobectomy) his seizures were controlled adequately by medication, However, the impact to his mental health was significant and he had to work his whole life to manage his deep-seated anxiety, depression and lack of self worth. He worked at this tirelessly and with support from family, friends and professionals was beginning to grow into his life with abandon.
I am proud and honored to be his mum. I am blessed to be able to call Z my son, my first born, a warrior.
With Finding Zerenity I hope to share with others the support and benefits that essential oils have offered me after his death; the same support he needed so much during his life.
Alexander James Papaioannou
6/29/2004 - 7/20/2025
