Doctor Sam has a background in psychology and enjoys reading, hiking, and traveling-though she has not been able to do much of that last one lately. She has been writing since she was a child, with a particular passion for poetry. Seeing how the pandemic impacted the mental health of those around her, she decided to write a poem that would lift their spirits. And after watching her own cats react to lockdown, she knew exactly what her subject matter would be.

Doctor Sam lives with two rescue cats, as well as her family and a little teacup Yorkie.