I am a storyteller. I never thought of myself that way. I realize now that I've been afraid to tell my stories for fear of being judged. I have written for years and never shown my stories to anyone. And I don't want to live the remainder of my days without sharing those with the world. I may not do it right; all my stories may not interest you. I am compelled to tell them, with the hope that they make a difference for someone, because they make a difference for me.