Karenlphillips, 64

My interests are writing to encourage and inspire people.

I suffered from depression, addiction, and suicide. As I tried to escape from my pain and from the effects of child abuse through drugs and drinking, I found myself lost - feeling unworthy and alone. Depressed and suicidal, I tried running away from the torture and from the memories of s----l abuse. While I tried to run away from my pain, I found a seemingly endless amount of trouble to get into. I journeyed through Ecuador, Cuba, Mexico, and Canada on my search for love.

In my prose, journals, and poems, I speak my innermost private thoughts - my true feelings of child abuse and suicide become open. I am the voice for all the ones who cannot speak as I clearly express my deepest emotions. My story is serious and yet it is entertaining and funny.

In my story, I reveal how I find my way out of the dark night and into the sun, showing you scam help and find peace.

I have studied psychology in college and creative writing in university. My poetry has been presented and acknowledged by Queen Elizabeth II. I also am an award winning songwriter. I have enjoyed travelling to many different countries. I live on Vancouver Island on the west coast of Canada.