I'm a simple farm girl busy raising children and a variety of animals. I work as a paraprofessional for middle school level Special Education and have a Bachelors degree in English. I love to read and write and enjoy being a part of the Helium community.

My passion is ...

Writing

I know too much about ...

nothing. I don't believe you can ever know too much about anything. There is always room to learn.

My parents always told me ...

I had guts

My childhood ambition ...

As a child I had hopes of growing up to be an artist and working with animals.

My favorite memory ...

Walking on the beach with my daughter

Why I write ...

I enjoy writing because it gives me the opportunity to express my ideas and share what I have learned with others.

What I am reading/watching/listening to ...

Everything I can. That's how you learn new things.

My first job ...

McDonald's

My best moment ...

Giving birth to my children

My inspiration ...

Life. Everything in life has the ability to inspire and teach if we are open to what it has to offer.

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Best Ways to Reduce Stress

Often without warning, our lives can spiral into a cycle of stress beyond what our bodies' natural defense system can tolerate. Before we realize it, stress has taken control. And ignoring the warning signs can lead to excessive fatigue, self-doubt, deep depression, and even severe physical health problems.

Like many people, I lead a rather chaotic lifestyle, but one that I find rewarding and satisfying. I am raising five great kids, working full-time as an assistant teacher, and pursuing my college degree. I believed that as long as I had a plan, was organ...

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