I was born and raised in New York. I now live in Colorado. I was at a point in my life where I was giving up, I have had a very hard life, I have been abused at a very young age it went on till just recently. I know what it is like to be homeless with a child and know what it's like not to have family help you. I have always been overweight and always felt ugly; I lost 160 pounds and I feel like a new person. I raised my son on my own, I have depression and PTSD, and trust issues but I have gotten better. I am now dating, I volunteer for Spirit Crossing Club House, and NAMI (National Alliance On Mental Health) I do pretentions for (IN OUR OWN VOICES) I am a work in progress. I have become a very strong woman, I am a very positive person and I take it one day at a time. I am looking forward to becoming a peer specialist, the key is not to give up...I almost did but I got the help that I needed. I am happier now then I have ever been!