About the Artist - Kim Marie

Kim Marie Reuschel, a survivor of child sexual abuse/incest, began healing from her past in February 1997. In July of that same year, never painting before since childhood, and with no training in art, she decided to purchase some paint and canvas in the effort of expressing herself where words had failed her. Since that time her work continues to express the fear, loneliness, and depression she has carried for a lifetime, and also the joy and wonder of healing from the effects of her difficult past. It is indeed a miracle that this talent which lay dormant until Kim began her healing
journey at the age of thirty-four, came out of a place that was hidden so deeply within. She has finally found her true passion in her creativity within her craft, and sharing this process with others. Along with her other new beginnings, Kim has web authored and web mastered,
the site "Kim's Safe Place."