Hi everyone, I have been a writer all my life, dating back to grade 1 where I won a merit badge for 'There's a Lion Under my Bed' (My parents lost it and I would have loved to be able to read this over the years!) I am in Oakville, Ontario Canada where I live with my husband Joe, my two sons, Luca (25) and Aidan (20) and our beautiful dog Maverick. In addition, we recently sold our home and moved into my in-laws to assist them in their aging process, so safe to say, there is never a dull moment! All my writing has been for work, personal or clients and I am now stepping into my power to publish my first book- an idea that has been in my mind for over 20 years. The book is called 'The Waiting Room' and it is about a woman's complicated and estranged relationship with her bi-polar mother and a journey of love, growth, transformation, healing and all the ups and downs that come with it. The title is exactly where the entire book takes place- in a hospital waiting room as she works through the estrangement and choice of how to experience her mother's end of life. Looking forward to finally getting this out there in hopes that it resonates with those who have had complicated parental relationships and provides insight on how to not lose yourself in the midst of navigating what is not in your control. Here I go!

"I'll share my story when I feel more confident." I've heard versions of this so many times. Maybe you've even said it yourself. The challenge is that confidence rarely comes first. It usually grows after we've taken the first step. After we've pressed publish. 😬 After we've shared the story. 😁 After we've realized the world didn't end. 😅 None of us starts feeling completely ready. We become more confident by showing up again and again. Is there something you've been waiting to do until you feel more confident?