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LOVE, LAUGH, BE

At six years old, I discovered there is no such thing as a “bad word.” This was just the first step on a lifelong journey through love, loss, joy, and the labyrinth of family.

As we all do, I have suffered my fair share of adversity. From surviving breast cancer, bankruptcy, and a shocking false accusation against my teenaged son, I could have given into despair. Instead, I cultivated deep joy in the growth and affection I discovered along my path.

With the aid of my caring husband and my (first) three children, who I adore, I found strength in adversity, hope in darkness, and purpose in each trial and triumph. And when presented with the opportunity to create an unusual, unconventional, and remarkable blended family, I didn’t hesitate to say yes.

With over thirty-three years as a therapist and life coach, I bring you with me on a highly personal journey. Opening the book on my experience, I share the power of love, communication, and a strong belief in inner development. I hope you’ll laugh, cry, and be inspired by my vivid account.

LOVE, LAUGH, BE…How I Wound Up With Nine Amazing Kids (When I Only Knew About Three) And Other Extraordinary True Stories That Matter is a memoir, influenced by my roots in and love for psychoanalysis and I hope you find it compelling and enlightening. I hope you find my outlook one that opens new doors to how you might think about and experience your own life.

As you read and watch as I traverse and work through the hardships and losses I encounter, see the bright side of life for yourself!