We are capable of profound healing. Often it takes monumental shifts in our thoughts and routines, sometimes social upheavals like divorce and career changes, to maintain our energy, creativity and stay healthy. Self-care, self-education, being our own advocate and being bold is essential in the Information Age. Follow your dream and fine-tune life into authenticity. Ms. Wilson is the author of a novel, a children’s book with an accompanying study guide, a memoir, and a poetry collection. She is a Columnist at TBR Tampa Bay Reporter.

She earned a B.A. in English and Psychology from the University of Missouri-Kansas City, Originally from Nebraska, she returned to Florida in 1980 and did graduate work at the University of South Florida. She was employed in human resources and in a medical outreach program before becoming a teacher and tutor at advanced learning centers.

Wilson lives in St. Petersburg, FL, and enjoys her companion cats, gardening, reading, writing, photography, bird watching, and cooking. She describes herself as “especially drawn to the natural world,” and is interested in emotional wellness, healthcare reform, and animal welfare.

In her book ‘Waaaay beyond Lemonade’ she is persevering nearly four decades through breast cancer and a misdiagnosis of bipolar disorder and advocates for mental health care reform and describes newfound peace and purpose.