A former faceless bureaucrat and counterterrorism analyst, Lillian McTernan is now a graduate student in counseling and clinical mental health psychology. Freelance writing since 2013, she focuses on health, wellness, mental health, relationships, entertainment, and other lifestyle topics. An avid (but so, so slow) runner and self-proclaimed hummus connoisseur, she lives in Colorado with her rescue mutt, Leia, and an absurd collection of coffee mugs and scented candles.