Amber Doyle
Where I Live: Orange County, Virginia
About Me:
Hi, there! I’m Amber! Here are 3 fun facts about me:
- I have been chemically imbalanced since I can remember, and I have struggled with anxiety and depression all my life. Genetics has a lot to do with it, and the fact that I was raised incredibly religious. I will not disclose specifics, but once I was diagnosed with autism and ADHD at 15 years old, and after I left the cult I was brought up in at 27 years old, I realized I wanted to help people, so I became a mentor. And here I am!
- I volunteer at the local county animal shelter once a week, where I get to play with puppies and cuddle with kittens! I’m also a pet sitter, which means I walk dogs and hang around cats all day, every day! I love animals!
- I’m a military brat! My dad was in the United States Air Force when I was a kid, so my family and I moved around quite a bit. I’ve lived overseas only once when we moved to England in the United Kingdom for 2 and a half years. Then I’ve lived in California a few times, Colorado a couple times, Alabama, and Virginia.
Hobbies & Interests:
- Writing: I love to create characters for my stories! Writing is a passion of mine, and I like to write poetry about my friends, family, feelings, and experiences.
- Drumming: I love drumming on my African drum! It’s very therapeutic for me and I drum often in the woods by bodies of water.
- Walking: Walking is my exercise! I try to walk every day, either outside when I can, at parks or on trails in the woods, or inside on my treadmill.
Mentor Skills
- Active listener: I am an active listener, and I ask questions. I prepare to listen, observe when signals are sent, provide feedback, show attentiveness, and listen to understand.
- Open communicator: I am an open communicator, and I speak freely. I convey thoughts and ideas, ask insightful questions, foster an open dialogue, facilitate understanding, prevent misunderstandings, and keep everyone on the same page.
- Deeply empathetic: I am deeply empathetic, and I feel so much. I sense the feelings of others, allowing me to respond to their needs, which fosters trust and openness.
Areas of Expertise
- Constructive feedback: I offer honest and helpful feedback that promotes growth and development.
- Inspiration & motivation: I inspire, motivate, and encourage by being positive and having an uplifting attitude.
- Experience & expertise: I share relevant knowledge and insights gained from my own experiences.
Communication
I can communicate virtually over a camera, verbally over a phone, through texting over the phone, and/or through email over the computer. I can also meet in person, depending on how close you are to my location.
Other
I am part of the LGBTQ+ community and consider myself queer.