About the Author

Susan Brunell was born in Burbank, California. After moving to New England when she was a very young child, she spent the remainder of her childhood in a small town in Massachusetts with her parents, her brother, and her sister. Susan currently lives in Connecticut with her husband, Stephen. She enjoys spending time with her family, including her daughter and grandson, along with her stepsons and granddaughter.

Susan has worked in the health care field in various capacities. She has spent most of her career working to help senior citizens and their families. She has a Bachelor’s degree in Social Services from Eastern Connecticut State University. She has co-facilitated a support group for Alzheimer’s caregivers, and she currently facilitates a parent’s grief support group.