I spent 17 years in a marriage that was far from easy. My (ex) husband struggled with mental health challenges, and although we tried counseling and made efforts to hold it together, infidelity and emotional distance slowly broke us apart. Through all of it, I had to stay steady for my two children. Some days were just about surviving the emotions, mine and theirs. But over time, I began to rediscover myself, figure out what I truly want in a relationship, and create a new version of happiness for my family. Now, I’ve found love again, and more importantly, I’ve found peace within myself. In the last couple of years, I was diagnosed with a chronic illness. I have found that peer support has helped me tremendously and want to be there for others as well. I am currently training in peer support / active mental health recovery. I am a certified Disaster Recovery Certified Counselor and certified in crisis intervention.