She writes as someone who has known her share of suffering because of a lifelong struggle with mental illness and chronic pain. In addition, as a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, she has l...view moreShe writes as someone who has known her share of suffering because of a lifelong struggle with mental illness and chronic pain. In addition, as a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, she has long and fruitful experience in offering comfort, encouragement and hope to the suffering. Her writing has appeared in Psychology for Living, Friend to Friend, and the book Trials and Triumphs, among others. She also has a Master of Arts in Counseling and Human Development.view less