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Kia ora.  My name is Kathy.  I am from the United States of America and was a US Navy Nurse until I retired and came to New Zealand.  My husband is a kiwi and our family is all in New Zealand now.  I have four children, six grandchildren and two dogs.  I have worked as a registered nurse most of my career working in paediatrics, adult oncology, palliative care and, for most of my career, mental health nursing.  I am based in Auckland and work part-time as a mental health crisis nurse for Te Whatu Ora.  I work three days per week as a counselor and am completing a Masters Degree in Counseling through the University of Waikato in Narrative Therapy, hopefully finishing in 2025.  I have a lot of experience working with people considering suicide and people bereaved by suicide.  I am especially experienced working with older adults and dementia care.  I love my work because I believe that everyone is entitled to share their stories without judgement and to experience good mental health in their lives.