[Judith]

I’m grateful to be in this forum with you. I’m Judy, tuning in from San Diego, CA. Social services have been my employment field for 20 years, from protective services to wellness programs, clinical and administrative. When my family experienced difficulties, I paired the permaculture principles with my social work experience to help manifest a mutually supportive structure that is now evolving due to COVID. These days I’m a respite worker and caregiver for multiple family members who have health vulnerabilities to the virus. I’m working on a new path forward. One that integrates more nature components. My self-care includes daily walks on beaches or trails, meditation, yoga, gardening, and cooking plant-based meals. It’s lovely to connect with you via this venue.