Let me start off by saying that I’ve always been interested in anything related to human sexuality. This is in part because I am a survivor of sibling incest. Also, it’s just a really fascinating field. It also aligns perfectly with my nursing education, which was multidisciplinary.
My degree is something akin to a neuropsych-biology degree. I hold a BS degree in general studies, with a focus on human sexuality. It was a lot of fun along the way. ????
What took me to CORR initially were some immediate family matters that needed to be addressed. And, secondly, I appreciated the support for survivors. It wasn’t very long after I became interested in CORR that I discovered I was also newly living with survivors.
I’m the mother of two adult children. I wish that I had been involved with CORR from the day that I became a mother because I have learned so much. Just in this last week, I learned how I could have handled conflict better, had I been associated with CORR earlier on. Some of our members are just a veritable wealth of information!
When I’m not doing something at CORR, you’ll probably find me in my garden, although I do have a job as a realtor.
I’m also one of those rare people that is not a foodie. I eat to live, rather than live to eat. So, perhaps the most unusual thing about my marriage is that I do nothing in the kitchen other than put my dishes in the dishwasher. When reminded, lol. If my husband goes out of town, I make reservations or eat the first thing I see when I open the fridge.
Working with CORR is very rewarding. When we have our various group meetings, my overall take away is this: participating in CORR matters. It’s also awesome to see the growth in the different members as they attend group, and it’s encouraging to support family members going through our programs. It’s also gratifying to feel valued through the contributions that I make as a board member and as a support group member.
