I am a licensed counselor by profession, but also studied English as an undergrad student from 1994-1997. Although I did not pursue any creative writing ventures after graduating, my passion lurked under the surface. Two years ago, I decided to begin writing my memoir after much frustration over my current profession, and also as a life goal that I had always wanted to pursue. The initiation of writing my manuscript unleashed a creative frenzy within me, that spewed forth poems and other forms of creative writing. It is my hope to one day be a published writer and continue on this wonderful journey as an author.