<p>Since 14, I have written to express my emotions. I have hundreds of poems and story ideas. I experienced an eight-year abusive relationship during which I found myself unable to work on any of my novels. My ex smashed a computer I had out of jealousy, and I could not locate any of my previous work till the last year. It took me years to overcome the PSTD. I am determined to make my perspective and voice heard. Since my teenage years, I have suffered from depression and anxiety and find that writing is one thing that makes me genuinely passionate. It leaves me encouraged and fulfilled. I am a mother to three boys. I still believe in love. I worked at a vet hospital for seven years and love animals, and I have a bachelor's degree of science in animal science from UC Davis. I stopped working due to fibromyalgia and other chronic pain conditions.</p>
