About Laurie M Forbes, the Author
Who is Laurie M Forbes?

Laurie is a survivor of childhood sexual, physical, and emotional
abuse, and neglect.

Laurie is the published author of Breaking Free, she has also written
articles, and poems. Some of the poems can be viewed on this
website.

Laurie is the mother of 8 children, 7 boys and one girl. The youngest
two sons died in infancy. She and Bruce have been married for 29
years (as of 2009).


Laurie is a quilter. Several of her original design quilts are featured
on this website.

Laurie enjoys the outdoors, whether it is hiking mountain trails,
walking on the beach, or in her own back yard. She also likes all,
animals wild or domestic, but her favorites are horses, cats, and
dogs in that order.

Laurie is also a wannabe gardener, loving to work the soil but not
having a very green thumb for some reason.

Laurie is an avid family historian and actively researches her family's
history.

Laurie is also a mental health professional. She has a masters degree in
Social Work, and a Certified Social Worker license (CSW).  She is working
toward an LCSW license (Licensed Clinical Social Worker).
Lauries high school
graduation picture, 30+
years ago.


Laurie more recently