Gayle Parish

This is my first novel, published at the age of 80. I'm a retired Addictions Counselor with over 25 years in the field, including work experience in a psychiatric/addictions hospital, half-way house setting and private practice. Family therapy to include the whole family is most dear to me. I'm married with a blended family of one daughter and six sons, many grandchildren, great and great grand-children who are my joy. My husband of almost fifty years is my greatest supporter, cheerleader and a shoulder to lean on when life's journey seem to be too difficult. Writing is something I've wanted to do for a number of years, and finally a few years ago I quit talking about it and began doing it. This is my first published work, but hopefully not my last. I have a number of short-stories written.