About the author

Amy Rivers

<p>Amy Rivers was born and raised in southern New Mexico and currently resides in Colorado. She had an idyllic childhood despite a severe visual impairment. Perhaps because of her disability, she learned a lot about compassion and empathy from a young age. Her keen interest in social issues and violence prevention led to a Master&#39;s degree with concentrations in Psychology and Politics. She was the director of a sexual assault response program and remains an advocate for social justice. Amy has been published in <em>Chicken Soup for the Soul: Inspiration for Nurses</em>, <em>Novelty Bride Magazine</em>, ESME.com and <em>Splice Today</em>.</p>