Karen Dear

Karen is a mom with a story to tell. She is passionate about gluten free cooking, writing prose and stories, singing opera and presenting social commentary. Her ambitions of being a journalist/anchor with her communications degree as a young college graduate came to a screeching halt due to some debilitating life circumstances from severe undiagnosed wheat sensitivity to post traumatic stress disorder. Now 44 and recovered she has direction. She is thrilled to be able to have the opportunity to write for Yahoo to enjoy the freedom and outlet of expression.

With a little girl in tow and a husband of ten years she has achieved a role with North Carolina Theatre and sung with chorus of North Carolina Opera. She has sung in many churches from the Crystal Cathedral in Garden Grove, California to her United Methodist Church at home and has been in pursuit of a professional career for the past two years. She has degrees in both communication & music. She is a survivor that has much to share about her recovery and how she has achieved peace, joy & living life in abundance. From that experience she has a unique perspective on life and looks forward to writing for Yahoo and meeting others with unique perspectives.