My extreme childhood abuse, foster care, and long-term trauma taught me much more than just tough lessons.  It taught me that there are glimpses of hope and influences in our lives that we can grasp onto in the path of creating a better future. 

I've learned that healing IS possible and that everyone deserves the tools to heal from their own hardships!

Now, I have a mission to not let my story or anyone else's end in darkness but rather find hope through the challenges we have faced and discover value in our lives, work, and missions!

                                                    I believe in finding hope!

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Professionally, my experience is in child protective/foster care services, education and mental health services. As an educator and an advocate for promoting change for and value within people, I work to inspire and motivate others to grasp their own form of hope.