Connie Williams

I'm originally from right here in Independence, but wandered around for awhile after high school. I spent four years in the Army as an Intelligence Analyst, and after that followed both husbands one and two to their respective military bases and homes of record, finally returning here with my second husband (and two sons) about fifteen years ago. My oldest son developed behavior problems, which led to diagnoses of both non-hyper ADD and Bi Polar Disorder. Shortly thereafter, we learned where he got it. We both take medication now. Number 2 son struggled with obesity and hyperinsulinism, but has it under control. Did I mention that after we moved back here, we also had a daughter? She is ten now, and her ADHD is so severe that we thought she might be autistic. In the middle of all that, I thought it would be a good idea to get my education, (because to be honest, I was sick of being financially dependent on a man who was never home) so I enrolled with University of Phoenix Online, and five years later had a Bachelors degree in IT. Unfortunately, the degree didn't come with a hundred years experience, so it hasn't done me much good in the job market. However, I did learn to write essays and was able to earn a little money doing that. Gradually I learned about other online writing opportunities, and took advantage of them. Additionally, I was blessed with reconnecting with a man I first met when I was 18 and he was 31. We were both stationed in Korea at the time, and I considered him my older brother, father confessor, etc. Now, I consider him the love of my life and my best friend. In the midst of all the madness and chaos that has been my life, there were a few constants, including my love of music and books (what writer doesn't love books?). There have always been "critters" in my life as well. Right now, we have three cats, two dogs, assorted frogs and lizards, and whatever is in my daughter's hand. My life is never dull!