my books
‘no fear of depths’
a memoir
Description:
In her late teens Charlene is living life to the max, exploring her creativity and bisexuality. Adulthood brings harder things to navigate: death, heartbreak, purpose. Attempting to control her fears pushes her into bulimia. A desire for meaning leads her travel and extraordinary people. Erotic curiosity sends her to her deepest depths.
‘no Pain, no stain.’
memoir of a mindful tattooist
Description:
‘No mud, no lotus,’ wrote Buddhist monk, Thich Nhat Han.
‘No pain, no gain,’ shouted Jane Fonda in her 80s workout videos.
‘No pain, no stain!’ Said my tattoo mentor.
Is pain really necessary for growth and great results?
Must we suffer for self development?
Charlene reflects on her unconventional journey as an artist and highly sensitive person.
She speaks intimately about relationships, female freedom, wanderlust, sexual exploration, bulimia recovery, blended families, choosing not to be a mother, and releasing shame.
Her quest to feel at home in her body and to live a life doing what she loves, takes her through questions which sit deep in many women’s hearts.
This book is the sequel to her first memoir: ‘No Fear of Depths’