In 1991, the storybook existence that I was living shattered. My marriage ended in divorce. I was forced to file bankruptcy, losing my home and my business. At times I found no place to go but to live out of a car. Through the worst of it, I used to joke with my friends and say, “At least I have my health!” Then came the devastating news from my doctor, “Beverly, you have breast cancer.” Stunned, frozen in fear and depressed I found myself sliding down a deep dark hole of self-pity. I was able to turn this setback into a comeback through the support of family, friends, my compassionate medical team, and through the emotional release and spiritual peace that I found through writing about my experiences in a daily journal. My journal became my best friend; a place where I could express myself without being judged or critized. Journaling was so valuable I wanted to share with others, this led to the publishing of my journal in book form, entitled My Healing Comapnion. My Healing Companion is a directed journal to help people who are facing life challenges learn how to cope with their emotions and feelings that come with tragedy

13-year breast cancer survivor
Roche Pharmaceuticals has purchased thousands of My Healing Companion for free distrubtion to all cancer center/hospitals across the nation.
Certified Instructor of Journal to the Self
Co-founder of the Breast Cancer Resource Center of Santa Barbara
Gave 85 presentation - keynote lectures & journal workshops across the nation in 2006
Received the "Keys to Fort Smith, Arkansas" for cancer awareness month
Co-author of Chicken Soup for the Surviving Soul

Recently interview on: thevirtuouswomen@aol.com and www.smallbusinessmoms.com Second book in the My Healing Companion series, My Healing Companion for the Healthcare Provider, is scheduled fall 2007 release

My Healing Companion