My philosophy: Human life is tough sometimes, and the way we turn out is often due to the luck of the draw. We have to play whatever cards we’re dealt, no matter how difficult. There are always new ways we can cope better with our struggles, and the younger we learn some of those lessons, the better.
I am a clinical psychologist, was Professor of Psychology at St. Louis Community College for many years, where I taught Child Development, Human Sexuality, and the Psychology of Coping Strategies--a course I designed. I also founded their AIDS Task Force. My background includes intern more...