A faithful believer, author, artist, and health advocate, DeidreMarie has a heart for taking care of others.*As a survivor of childhood trauma, the suicide of her 12-year oldbrother, breast cancer, and other medical challenges, herartwork and writing focus on themes of faith, inspiration, encouragement, and healing. ""My goal,"" she says, ""is to bringjoy and comfort to everyone who experiences my work."" Thatwork also includes speaking on topics such as breast cancerand suicide prevention.*Deidre holds a Bachelor of Science degree in BusinessManagement from the University of Maryland and a Masterof Arts degree in Communication from The AmericanUniversity in Washington, DC. She and her husband areempty nesters living a blessed life in San Diego, California, where they serve in leadership positions at their local church.She currently maintains a blog at www.deidremarie.com.