ABOUT DOLORES – The Human and Humane Self-Help Author
I am a wife, mother and grandmother. I have a Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in psychology as well as teacher certification in Canada. I also have taken courses in human relationships and communication. Although, my primary focus has always been that of wife, mother and now grandmother, I have had a variety of jobs.
I started off my working years as a student by working part-time as a cashier. I am also a former telephone operator, primary school teacher and bank employee. I have enjoyed each of these jobs and how they have enhanced my life. I have volunteered my time by teaching catechism, singing in the church choir, as well as working on the women’s auxiliary at a local hospital. I was also on the Hospital Foundation Board.
I am now retired and spend half the year with my husband in a retirement community in Arizona. For the remainder of the year, I enjoy our children and grandchildren. 
In my early thirties, after two severe bouts with depression, I first attempted to write a self-help book. I realize now, on looking back that I needed more experience in order to do so. My books are not fiction, but rather, they are books based on fact and my own personal healing journey.
The baker’s dozen (13 steps to a happier self) that I refer to in the subtitle of I’m Not Perfect And It’s Okay are based on the actual skills I developed along the way to better cope with my life. These steps are the best recipe I know to do just that because I have lived them and I know that they work. Both of my books are written in a more “do as I do” philosophy based on my own travels and figuring out how to cope with life’s trials and tribulations.
Each step that I have recommended, I have actually incorporated into my life. When I have an off day, as we all do, I still browse through my own recommendations. They continue to revive my drooping spirits when necessary. My greatest desire has always been to share my ideas so that others may benefit as well, if only in part, as they choose the steps that may apply to their lives.
In life, I have been given so much. My first book, as well as my second, Growing Up & Liking ~ The Donut Holes (13 more steps) are my way of giving back in some small way. I sincerely hope that you enjoy reading them just as much as I have enjoyed writing them.
on October 20, 2010 on 1:45 pm
Congratulations on completing your self-help book, Dolores, and may it bless many. Blessings, Barb
on October 20, 2010 on 1:46 pm
You have a large, beautiful family
on October 20, 2010 on 1:59 pm
Barb…thank you so much. Yes I feel so blessed to have such a large family. All those little ones really keep me hopping.
Thanks too, for your congrats on my book. I have a second one coming out shortly. Blessings to you and yours!
on February 25, 2011 on 3:57 pm
Congratulations on your book! I’ always on the lookout for inspirational reads, and yours sounds wonderful.
Blessings,
Lisa
on February 25, 2011 on 5:04 pm
Thanks so much Lisa! I appreciate your comments. Blessings to you and yours.
on June 4, 2011 on 7:47 pm
Hi Dolores,
I was so sorry to hear about your mother breaking her wrist. I pray that she has good supports around her and that managing isn’t too difficult. Healing takes a long time and much patience. God bless her and keep her and speed her journey back to health.
on June 5, 2011 on 5:17 am
Hi Belinda,
Thank you for your concern for my mother. She is doing extremely well and has a large circle of support. My family, plus all the home care that has been put in place by my sister, have made it as comfortable for her as possible. My mom is a real trooper and is managing very well with her left hand. I hope your mother-in-law is on the mend too! Blessings to you and yours.