Meet Cindy
How long have you worked at Positive Alternatives?
2022
Where are you from?
Glenwood City, Wisconsin
What drew you to working in this field?
Due to my own personal experiences, I have a love for working with other people and wanting to be a part of change in their lives like others were for me. What began with the caring for the elderly population, blossomed into working with the youth. I may not have all of the answers, but I bring knowledge and experiences that can help serve and support others. I have a passion to teach and guide families and youth through the hard times and help them find the light in the darkness. There are wise words of wisdom that I received that have stuck with me and helped me along the way, and I hope to be able to do that for others.
What is your educational background?
I attended the Grand Canyon University and received my bachelor's degree in Behavioral Health Sciences.What is your favorite thing about working with youth and families?
I feel like I answer this in the question above. At the end of the day, I often hope that something I said or something I did with my families and youth, carries on through their days in a positive way and assists them in making healthy choices.
Cindy’s Specialties
Personal Care | Household Tasks | Behavioral Disorders | Grief
Coping Strategies | Conflict Resolution | Parenting & Family Support | Communication Skills
Stories & Scenic Routes
I'm a collector of all things Primitive and Antiques. I enjoy playing pool. My special interest has always been in sex trafficking/sex crimes. I've volunteered for organizations in Minnesota and Wisconsin hoping to save as many young people as I can.
What’s On My Plate
Chilie Rellenos...with rice and beans, of course :) or Nachos from the Stockyard in Fairchild--they are a must!
Ideal Movie Night
My favorite movie is Shawshank Redemption.
Playlist Picks
Motley Crue is my favorite band. Other favorites by them are; Home Sweet Home, Dr. Feelgood, Girls Girls Girls, Looks that Could Kill, Same Ol Situation (S.O.S) and Without You.
Love and Family
I'm a Mom of four children, all over the age of 20. I lost my oldest child to colon cancer in 2017. My four granddaughters call me Grandma. The oldest grandson could not pronounce Grandma so began making his own version which was Maga. Now, I'm grandma to four girls, and Maga to two little boys. I could not possibly love another or anything else, like I love my babies.
This isn't about being "naughty" per se.' It's about standing up for yourself and breaking the mold of what others might think a woman is capable of.
Someone also once asked me, "If you don't do it for yourself, who will?" I live by that every day. It's not made me only stronger, but more independent from the judgement of others as well. When you thrive on your own and for yourself, you begin to let go of what others want from you. When you realize you are a diamond in the rough is when the strength from within begins to shine outwards and onto others. Let your light shine!