Born into a working class family in the 1960s but educated at a traditional girls Grammar School the story of a life divided began. Going on to become a successful career woman in the most hostile of environments such as prisons, maximum security psychiatric units and criminal justice arenas there remained a longing for my own freedom. That release came when the world came crashing down leaving nothing that could be salvaged. As those doors closed the new world began to open up before me. Everything that had been special, close to my heart was able to grow. I could spend time with my wonderful Border Collies and sheep. I was enabled to literally make the wreck of a newly purchased house into a loved home. After the darkness came the sunshine. How bright my sunshine is. Even in the darkness I can shine as bright as any star. I'm not religious but I can truly count my blessings, especially the four legged ones.