Alisa Childress writes creative nonfiction, fiction and personal essays. She has an MS in clinical psychology and now works as a case manager for persons with developmental disabilities. A proud nerd, multi-hobbyist and empty nester, she lives with her husband and animal menagerie in Louisville, KY.

Her essays have appeared in the Potato Soup Journal, Adult Children: Being One, Having One & What Goes In-Between A Wising Up Anthology, Open Door Magazine, Mother Egg Review and several Medium publications. Her short story, Second Chances appeared in the 2023 Marathonarium Anthology. Find her at alisachildress.com.