lael8

I am a wife, step mom, writer, psychologist, and student.  I am currently working on my doctorate in organizational leadership and am looking forward to finishing it up!

I live in South Dakota, have a boxer and a westie (Dixie and Dexter respectively), and I believe all good things come from Abba who guides this wild and crazy adventure called life I am traversing.

You can find me on facebook and on my everday health blog at:

http//:everdayhealth.com/blogs/livemental

I am a mental health professional, working to assist families struggling with severe mental illness.  I coach family members and help them maintain mental health in the most unhealthy situations.

My accomplishments include a life of hard knocks, a bachelor's degree in psychology, a master's degree in psychology, and a nearly completed doctorate, as well as a feature blogger for everydayhealth.com.

My hubs are all about the different outlets I have to express myself.  I love to crochet, and I love to decorate or redecorate.  I also like to give helpful mental health tips and information.  Stay tuned...More hubs to come!