Hopefully, you will be doing a criminal background check on every caregiver that comes to your home. Here are links to my criminal background. You will see convictions. 

In my younger years, I was a mess. I was depressed and lacked purpose. I used drugs and acted out. I have a felony conviction for busting out car windows, twice, when I was in my 20s. I was convicted of possessing pot a few times and my driving was atrocious. 

In short, I was a complete idiot.

What changed?  I had a moment of truth. During a crisis in 2003, I saw an image of my grandfather and he said, "Don't you think it's time you got your life together?"

So I did. Within 3 days I left my twelve-year relationship and my home, stopped drugs cold turkey, and set out on a new path.

I have come a long way since then. I've been clean for more than 20 years, my driving record has been spotless since 2007, and I've worked to better myself. I have learned a lot. Most importantly, I found my purpose:

 I am here  to serve others. 

There is nothing that brings me more joy than caring for people and helping them enjoy their lives, whatever that looks like for them.