I grew up in a small town in Ohio. My creative journey began in these early years when my family went through a traumatic experience the year I turned 12. As a shy introvert, I learned to express myself by writing stories and poetry. I didn’t realize it at the time, but visiting my grandparents’ farm a few hours away provided unique childhood experiences that fostered the art of daydreaming and furthered my passion for various forms of creative expression. I can see now those opportunities were blessings.
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