My name is Kathleen. I have struggled with childhood and adult trauma, grief, and sadness that felt so painful I thought I would never make it through. One of my earliest memories at age 11, was asking God to take me so I wouldn't suffer anymore. Mental health disorders have been passed down through the generations in my family including anxiety, bipolar disorder, trauma, and depression. I have worked in mental health as a Peer Support specialist, Parent Support Specialist, and Wraparound Facilitator. In my current role, I am a counselor who provides care to persons with mental health needs and substance use recovery. I can't begin to describe the excitement of learning about Personal Medicine. I love love the Personal Medicine worksheets, cards, and guide. Some of my Personal Medicine includes spending time with my children whom make me smile and laugh in their authenticity with jokes. Time with my emotional support animal Precious. I love sitting outside on the porch in the afternoon watching the cows or in the evening looking at the beautiful stars and planets. I love to hang out with my best girlfriends Tammy, Lori, Jessica, and Melissa going garage sale or thrift shopping, having meals at our favorite places, or just being together.