I have tremendous respect for pain, and journaling honors that. I worked in the mental health field as a mental health professional for over 40 years. I have seen firsthand, in my personal and professional life, the benefits of knowing feelings; knowing your emotions; making friends with them and talking to them. I am also an artist who love experimenting with different mediums. The more colourfull the better. I love colour, laughter and coffee. Married to the same wonderful man for 35 years. I have two amazing kids and four adorable grandchildren. Becoming an Udemy instructor has always been a dream, and now that I am retired, I can finally indulge in my passion: journaling.