about me...
Of all the things I've done during my career, connecting with people has been the most rewarding.
My Mission
To provide my readers with helpful information that will guide them through a breakup and on to a better time by focusing on ways to take control over people’s lives.
To create a community that shares in wanting to enrich and better their lives.
My Values
People have the ability to chart their own lives through good and hard times.
Breakups needn’t be viewed as an end to a story. Instead, the end of a relationship can be thought of as a springboard to new and enriching beginnings.
“Early on, I figured out that life rarely follows a straight line....
Actually, my life has been more like a stream with unexpected turns and some rough water.
It's been quite a ride that I'm sure will continue!"
I was blessed with a charmed upbringing in my hometown of Winnipeg in Manitoba, Canada.
Growing up in the 60’s, I lived in a home with a front driveway and neighbors who actually knew each other. The best part of being a kid then was playing outside until the street lights came on. Life was good!
My parents had big plans for me. They strongly believed that it was important that I have a college education as a “fall-back plan”. At a very young age, I interpreted that as meaning that having a profession was important just in case, my marriage didn’t work out.
By today’s standards, my parents’ reasoning would be considered highly sexist and politically incorrect. Nevertheless, their advice was well founded since I have two marriages under my belt. This is not something I am proud of, but I am grateful to my parents for placing an emphasis on the importance that I carve my own way.
Although being divorced (x2) was never part of my playbook, I am grateful I followed through with their advice. By doing so, I surprised them – and myself – by achieving a Ph.D.
This achievement opened the door to numerous opportunities that resulted in a very eclectic and rewarding career. Over the years, I spent time as an academic, a mental health consultant in remote Indigenous communities in Northern Canada, as well as provided counseling services to male convicts on parole from federal penitentiaries, and conducted evaluations for family court and child protective agencies.
Now I’m on to my own NEXT CHAPTER where I want to help others find their way out of a breakup feeling whole and looking forward to rewarding tomorrows.