I'm just your regular self-depreciating mom of five of the most amazing and different individuals on the planet, and stepmom-of-sorts to four who I'm very proud to have in my life. I'm one of the most fortunate people to have connected with my true other half...twenty-five years later than I would have liked, but gratefully not too late. We struggle like crazy to do things right and still impart individuality, integrity and hard work to our kids in the face of never-ending video games and the current acceptance of mediocrity that's running amok in our kids today. I've been trapped in a bubble of self-doubt and fear for years now...finally forcing myself to accept my shortcomings and venture out into the world with them, instead of hiding myself away because of them. Now I'm blessed to be surrounded by people who care, who want more for me and I want more for them. I live now in an environment of mutual support...so different than anything I've known, and so amazing.