So, everyone around town is starting up these journals, and well I figured that I’d get one. Besides, journals are good for various reasons, making friends, venting, sharing parts of your life. From a therapist’s stand point, they are very good. And thus I agree with the Mayor trying to get the whole community to participate with them.

I suppose I should start with who I am, right? Alright, so those of you that don’t know me, my name is Margarita Lee Westbrook, but please call me Maggie. And only Margarita if you feel the strong desire to, I’ve always preferred Maggie or Maggs. LOL. But, I’m a psychiatrist; I work at the hospital, Doctor Margarita Westbrook. So, *Sigh* … It’s just always been too formal for me, don’t need to be so formal, usually. Anyway, I’m also English, although I haven’t been home in many many years… Although. That’s not exactly true. Since, I feel that Reesyn has become my home. But I use to live in Liverpool, and then moved to the States, in California, Sunnydale to be exact. My Aunt was sick, and I went to help my uncle care for my cousins while she was in the hospital.

But then the day of New years 1999, something happened. And I had to leave; or rather I felt the need to leave. I’m like a lot of you here in Reesyn, got a secret about who I am. Many people in town know it, which is good; cause it relieving not being alone. But, I don’t know if I should say it here, if you ask be I‘ll willingly tell you. Let’s just say, I work evening hours at the hospital for a good reason. I had trouble dealing with it at first; I’ll be the first to admitting it. Cause, I’ve moved on and accepted it, which is the first step of helping yourself. It took time, and this wonderful man I have to thank for saving me, and bringing me to Reesyn. I wish he was here. A lesson learned to some of you younger people, or anyone for that matter, appreciate what and who you have,. And tell your family and friends that, everyday. Even if you think it’s a lot, but, do it while you can; because you never know when you might not have something.

I miss my family, but, I’ve made family type friends here. And I’m really happy, so, I guess it’s worth it. And I think it was always meant to be, meant to be here. I don’t know what else to say, I guess you can ask me a question, and I can answer it. I’m looking forward to reading other people’s journals, and getting to know members of the town better. If you ever need any one to talk to, even just informally, I’m willing to listen. Seriously, sometimes we just need to talk to people. And I’m more than happy to listen, if I can help, just give me a ring. Or leave a message here, here as in this journal.

Hello, you’ve reached the office of Doctor Westbrook, and Doctor *NAME* within the Children and Adult psychiatric clinic within Reesyn Memorial Hospital. We are unable to take your call at this time, listen to the following options to determine how best to leave your message.

Does your call concern an appointment for a child patient? Then press #1.

Does your call concern an appointment for an adult patient? Then press #2.

Are you trying to reach Doctor Westbrook? Then press #3.

Are you trying to reach Doctor *NAME*? Then press #4.

All other calls please press #5.

Continue listening for repeat of options.

Ello, you’ve reached Doctor Westbrook’s Voice Mail. I’m unavailable at the moment but if you leave your name, number and a short message, I’ll get back to you as soon as possible.

If this is an emergency, the hospital or a patient please press #1.

All other callers please press #2.

( Margarita Lee Westbrook; Maggie )