I have lived through several disasters; when I was four years old I nearly drowned at a beach in Santa Cruz; and that same year my family home was destroyed by fire, causing my parents to have to send the kids out to relatives and friends for several months. 
In my adult years, I had my home utterly destroyed in a wildfire that created havoc not only in my life, but also in my community. One year later, I almost drowned in the Atlantic ocean off the coast of Portugal.  
I had been married for a long time, to a man who didn't truly understand how to love me. I used to blame him; but life has taught me that I invite all things into my life. I now not only forgive him, but I thank him for the lessons,
Through all of these situations, I learned valuable lessons, such as forgiveness, taking responsibility, surrender, and the art of being.
I now spend my time helping others learn the tools and techniques they need to overcome adversity.  As an author, all of my books were written to include tools for emotional stability that the reader can implement in his/her own life.
My primary focus at this time is on children; for I believe that they would benefit greatly from learning these tools. I am currently writing a fairy tale trilogy intended to open the hearts and minds of the readers to empowering consciousness concepts.