: About Me

I enjoy writing and would one day like to make it into my career. I have a wonderful husband who supports me in all my endeavors, no matter how silly or crazy they may seem. I have one son, who is the apple of my eye. He has been diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) which we are working through. I love reading, writing, cooking, and eating. I love to travel and hope to someday be able to go to Ireland.

My passion is ...

writing. I also enjoy reading, cooking, eating, and traveling.

I know too much about ...

random things! I love to google things that interest me and it leads to lots of facts that no one but me really cares about!

My parents always told me ...

to be quiet. I was a very talkative child and often let my mouth run freely.

My childhood ambition ...

I have always wanted to be a novelist.

My favorite memory ...

Going to the mountains of VA and spending time in the OBX

Why I write ...

I write because I enjoy it. It is therapeutic and a way to express myself creatively.

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

I am currently re-reading Stephen King's "The Stand". I remember reading it in a weekend when I was 14 or 15, but it is taking me a little bit longer now that I have responsibilites!

My first job ...

My first real job was at a grocery store as a cashier. I enjoyed it and made great friends, some of whom I am am still friends with today!

My best moment ...

The moment my son was born. It was overwhelming and exciting at the same time.

My inspiration ...

My Nanny. She went through a whole lot in her life and still had all the optimisim of a person who had never had any disappointments..My husband is also a great inspiration. He reminds me daily that I should do whatever it is that drives me, despite what others may think. I feel so much more confident having him in my life.

Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: Coping with your child's ADHD

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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) affects 1 in 3 children in the United States. While it is more diagnosed these days than it was in the past, there are many people that believe their children are being misdiagnosed. As a child, I was diagnosed with ADHD which I did carry over into adulthood. This happens to 25% of children who are diagnosed. The remaining 75% grow out of it or learn to keep it under control. Helping your child learn to control their ADHD is an excellent alternative to medications. Children with any disorder need structure and ADHD is no exception. The first ...

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