“Sarah”* came from a troubled background. Both of her parents suffered from substance abuse disorder and they often displayed erratic and abusive behavior.

I have been in the US since mid-May. During the last 7 months, I have traveled to 8 different states, had 34 speaking engagements and 27 informal meetings, led an art retreat and facilitated 4 therapeutic art workshops.

As I sit down to write this newsletter, it’s hard to believe that my flight to the United States takes off in less than a month. So much to think about!

It was a balmy evening as 40 teen girls from the New Life Center slipped on their sneakers and ventured over to a meeting room at Chiang Mai University.

On Thursday, October 13, His Majesty, King Bhumibol Adulyadej of Thailand, the ninth king of the Chakri dynasty, passed away at the age of 88.