The creative path is for all to enjoy and savor. I believe it imperative for artists to accept that we all are equals on this front, and that every individual has something to offer the world and the cosmos, as well as to themselves, for the purpose of healing, insight and recovery. Equalizing the playing field, and teaching those younger or less fortunate, will only spread healing among the collective wounds of this planet. It is time to put our artistic egos on the altar, and burn them in sacrifice, in the name of community healing.

I seek to discuss my personal experience with Mental Illness; Schizoaffective/Bipolar Type.

Writing is an imperative form of self expression, for myself. It has always been a healing tool. I first struggled with acute mental illness at age 14 (an eating disorder), though I was an emotional and nauseous child that lived in and among the dream world long before. I started writing when I was seven. I then received awards for writing in 7th and 8th grades; (middle school). I grew up taking piano lessons, and started learning guitar when I was twelve. I later studied Visual Art, specifically painting in oils and acrylic, for about fifteen years. For years I worked in Early Childhood, and today I still guide young children through basic development; and share with them music and singing. I cherish family and seek to unite and soothe my blood relatives, in-laws, cousins, and fellow Mental Health Survivors through friendship, writing, and listening.

I live on Lopez Island, in San Juan County, Washington State, USA, North America, Planet Earth, The Milky Way.

I identify as heterosexual female. My pronouns are she/her. I am an active ally for the LGBTQQIP2SAA community as well as the disabled and mental health communities.

I love hiking, yoga, swimming and dunking in the cold Puget Sound, painting, tarot, meditation, dancing, writing, and singing. I love my best friend, Stephen, my sister and her husband, my parents, my niece, my nephews, many friends, my dog Jay, my cat Ti-ti (Tiny Toes), and life.

Life is good, always a struggle, always a blessing!