Our Story

Hi, I’m Melanie Petaway—licensed therapist, faith-filled encourager, and the heart behind My Lotus Path.

For over two decades, I’ve walked alongside women navigating heartbreak, burnout, spiritual doubt, and silent grief. I’ve listened to stories of resilience wrapped in exhaustion, beauty shaped by brokenness, and hope rising from the most unexpected places.

That’s what My Lotus Path is all about.

Inspired by the lotus flower that blooms through the mud, the caterpillar that transforms in the dark, and the woman in the Bible who pressed through the crowd to touch the hem of Jesus’ garment—this brand is a safe space for healing, reflection, and renewal.

Here, there’s no pressure to be perfect.
There’s no shame in being tired.
There’s just space—space to be real, to reset, and to rise.

My Lotus Path is more than a name. It’s a gentle reminder that growth takes time, healing is holy, and your story is still unfolding. Through digital journals, devotionals, courses, and community, I offer tools to help you refocus your thoughts, reconnect with God, and reclaim your voice and purpose.

If you’ve ever felt like you’re holding your breath, hiding your pain, or waiting for permission to start over—this is your sign that it’s okay to begin again.

Let this be your place to breathe.
To believe.
To become.

You are not behind. You may be bent, but you are not broken.
You’re just growing, and rising.

With love and purpose,
Melanie