This book takes a look into the life of a female that worked in the mental health field for 36 years. She describes many stories of the different types of people she has worked with that were locked up in a State Mental Health facility. The ups and downs of her job, the risks of your safety and at times your life. Although a very stressful and difficult job, her ability to put the fear aside and work with this population in a caring and compassionate way. Her effort to always be respectful, trusting, honest, and expect the same in return. The ability to see this population as human beings and not for their crime. She also endured stress from her home life and some tragic events yet remained composed, stable, and able to show a positive side to life. This is her first book covering about half her career, if well received she will publish her second book.
