Health Interests
About Me
My mother, 1 brother, sister, husband, and 1 son all have/had ASD's, but only my son has received help. I've seen firsthand how many adults went undiagnosed and untreated, grew up being bullied, teased, humiliated, ashamed, misunderstood, pushed to "conform", told they were "lazy", and suffered tremendous emotional pain as a result. I also suffered deep emotional scars. As a child, I knew there was something wrong, but couldn't identify exactly what it was. I reasoned that surely, if I got a graduate degree as a mental health professional, I would have my many questions answered, and (finally!) figure out what "normal" was! Ha! The joke was on me, because "normal" is only a myth!! Each of us is a beautiful, unique, valuable person who has a gift to share with the world!
Relationship Status
Married
School
University of Pennsylvania, School of Nursing
Work Info
Advanced Practice Mental Health Nurse
Hobbies
laughing and joking around!!! reading, spending time with my 5 wonderful children & 2 grandchildren and 2 BFF's, music, taking walks, writing, dining out, quiet contemplation
Music
childrens' school band/string/choral concerts, Carly Simon, Helen Reddy, Elton John, John Lennon, 70's, Green Day, Hannah Montana
Movies
videos of my kids, What About Bob?, Sister Act, Aladdin, sci-fi, anything with Wil Smith
Quotes
Be the change you'd like to see in the world. - Ghandi