I am an occupational therapist by education.  I grew up in the south and the "southern belle" morals and values are how I have lived my life.  My maternal grandmother, mother, and sister are my greatest influences in life as they were like "three peas in a pod"! I believe writing is a great mood enhancer, stress reliever, and a positive way to express emotions.  Writing has healing powers allowing a person to "let go"!  I continue to write to help channel my emotions as positively as I can.