Born to a travelling family in Southern ireland, I started my academic journey later in life than most. My first day in a classroom was at the age of 23, since then I've been playing catch up! In the spring of 2010 I was given the opportunity to write my memoir. In August 2011 my book: Little Gypsy A Life of Freedom A Time Of Secrets was released. I wrote my story so people could get a glimpse of a less conventional life, but also to show that even a life disrupted by abuse can be wonderful.