I am a Gatherer, an Empath, an Associate Certified Coach, a Speaker, Writer, and an Advocate for those with a child battling the disease of addiction. For as long as I can remember, I have gathered friends, family, neighbors, co-workers and broken-hearted ones in groups of all sizes spanning multiple decades and geographical locations. I have provided refuge to stray humans and animals, hosting the ridiculously wealthy to the homeless, and everything in between.