Patricia “Pat” Bumpass is a self-care advocate, as well as an advocate for parents of children with special needs. She is the author of Jump into Positivity: 35 Quotes & Affirmations to Empower Women to Love Themselves. She aims to convince women that self-care isn’t selfish.

In her blog, newsletter, and Facebook group of the same name, A Cup of Positivity, Pat encourages women to practice self-care and self-love. 

She empowers parents of special needs children to find their voice in this world.

Pat lives in Durham, North Carolina, with her son who has autism, and her aging parents. She loves coffee-hot or iced, and enjoys reading and collecting turtles. In her spare time, she writes contemporary romance. 

Check out Pat’s website and pick up a copy of her Positivity Journal at www.PatriciaBumpass.com.