How did I, a small town girl-next-door type master her maelstrom?  Well, it wasn't easy and it didn't happen overnight.  My world had to come crashing down into a maelstrom,(a noun meaning a violent or turbulent situation; a downward whirlpool or vortex of extraordinary size or violence), in order for me to emerge on the other side, a stronger, wiser, more loving individual. 

     From loneliness, depression and  feeling like a helpless victim, I found a deep, spiritual connection with Eternal, Divine Presence.  It took many years, many miracles and a willingness to seek a better way to transform "poor little me" into the happy, on-purpose artist ...