I am the type of person who communicates best through writing, as verbal communication just isn't my strong point; so when work started to slow down I decided to start utilizing my down time and journal my feelings, possibly work through some of my personal issues starting with my depression. Over the years I've been frequently asked for my opinion and guidance,  mainly on financial issues because it so happens I'm good at it;  I ran with that at first but decided I needed to focus on my personal battles which opened doors for many new opportunities.  I soon realized that people were  actually  listening which made me feel like, for once, I could possibly make a difference in someone's life. I personally don't want to leave this world being remembered simply for  who  I was - a mother, daughter, friend or wife... rather, I want to go out knowing that I made a difference for someone else... help them grow or succeed, even give them find their voice... courage... hell, maybe I can help them leave a toxic life and find happiness. I have lived my fair share of struggles; to be frank moving forward  we should be helping each other up instead of keeping each other down. Keanu Reeves couldn't have said it any better than this, "I don't want to be part of a world where being kind is a weakness.", " Art is about trying to find the good in people and making the world a more compassionate place. I think we are all in agreeance that we live in a world with an unwelcome abundance of negativity."

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