Greetings!
Dr. & Atty. Kimberly Morton Cuthrell is an attorney, doctoral-level clinical therapist, suspense author, researcher, and mediator. She has completed MD1 through MD5 in medical school with the future aspiration to combine her legal, medical, and clinical knowledge to provide an array of integrated quality services and write medico-legal books. She also has a quest to create new inroads in suspense novels with behavioral health twists to destigmatize perceptions.
Kimberly is a self-publishing consultant/mentor whereby she paved a landscape as a writing coach, ghostwriter, proofreader, professional editor, and beta reader. She is the founder/managing attorney of her law firm with a focus on state, federal, and international laws, including legal/ethical compliance oversight of research, grants, accreditation, and contracts. She is also the president/chief executive officer at her behavioral health agency where she ensures the highest quality of ethical, legal, and clinical content.
Kimberly’s interest to write evolved from reading books, writing grant and contract proposals for corporations and government sectors that were awarded, writing positions on proposed legislative bills, composing corporate compliance and policy/procedure manuals within provisions of state and federal laws, and developing behavioral health accreditation manuals whereby she secured a corporation’s Three-Year Accreditation three consecutive times.
Kimberly's writing skills advanced as she crafted her dissertation in her doctoral program. Her dissertation was published in an international scholarly journal and was recognized as the 'Most Read' research article within the first month on ResearchGate. In law school, she received the CALI Award for earning the highest grade in her legal writing class. Her writing skills continued to elevate in law school while competing in the Susie M. Sharp Intra-School Moot Court Competition in which she and her law school team member presented legal oral arguments and demonstrated legal advocacy skills, advancing to the octo-finals. Kimberly graduated from law school with pro bono honors. In medical school, her writing flourished when she served as the principal investigator/lead researcher of a research team, won third place in a medical school research competition, and the research was published in an international scholarly journal. She was a research mentor assistant, research II class teaching assistant (TA), and behavioral science class teaching assistant (TA) in medical school. She has guided several medical school students to finalize research projects to compete in research competitions in which some mentees ranked in the top three positions.
Kimberly has authored and co-authored numerous research articles that are published in scholarly journals. She has served as a writing coach and editor to assist students and professionals to publish research. Kimberly's research findings and dissertation content have been cited in several researchers' published articles, resulting in over 500 citations of her research.
In her fiction work, Kimberly draws from thought-provoking imaginary situations, the art of wisdom, and diverse viewpoints. Kimberly, a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, writes to intrigue readers’ minds about potential real-life situations and inspire them to advocate for positive change and make meaningful impacts in their communities.
When she is not writing, Kimberly can be found playing her favorite board game, mentoring individuals to pursue their greatest potential, and spending time with her family. She is from North Carolina but has lived in Maryland for several years. She also spent many years residing in Portugal, Greece, Turkey, Saint Vincent Island, and Spain where she became proficient in Spanish before returning to the United States of America. A lifelong learner, she enjoys promoting self-care, confidence, and wisdom in others.
"Always anticipate the unexpected so when you are faced with disappointments, you will already be prepared."
"Do not be pulled back by someone who has not moved forward to advance in life."
"As you journey along life's highway, expect someone to try to create roadblocks, blindside you, and hope that you break down as you travel. But prepare yourself to take detours, make sudden shifts into different lanes, and have the courage to travel roads that others dare to venture."
"Know yourself and acknowledge what you can and cannot do to maximize your self-care."
"Your ability to envision a new idea as an opportunity or obstacle is whether you are optimistic or pessimistic about it."
"Wisdom teaches us how to think, when to speak, where silence is required, what to focus on and ignore, and when to advocate."
"Your losses, your trauma, your pain, and your disappointments teach you not only how to survive but why it is important to survive."
"Our experiences shape our perspectives. Our thoughts shape our actions. Our opinions shape our judgment. So, be mindful of how your environment shapes you."
"Do not criticize people for trying even if they fail, especially when you do not have the courage to try."
"When you meet someone, regardless if you like or dislike the person, try to learn something from that person because you never know how your interaction may open or close a door of opportunity for you."
"Your perseverance through struggles may be what someone needs to see to know that it is possible to develop the courage to try and never give up."
"Some people think you will fail if they leave the environment around you. Show them that their departure was the beginning step of your success plan."
"In every situation, determine when to be bold and when to be meek."
"Trauma is like a shadow. Though the memories may follow you, resilience provides a ray of hope, strength, and perseverance."
"Do not expect a person to meet every criteria or qualification but if given the opportunity to thrive in the right environment a person may produce impressive outcomes that exceed the initial requirement."
"You will have good days and bad days, but your perceptions about those days will determine the outcome of your experiences."
"Be mindful of the negative comments that you make about a person because your intended plan may fail and lead to an unexpected pathway of a better avenue for that person."
"Find the courage to move your mountains, to walk through storms, and to heal from disappointments to position yourself to overcome any obstacles."
"Your thoughts are powerful tools. They either advance or hinder your progress."
"Someone asked me, Why, and I replied, Why not, because someone must have the courage to do it to show that it is possible to achieve it despite the odds."
"Do not underestimate small steps because they may be the foundation of a bigger plan."
"Trauma draws us into a dark corner but resilience and healing shine positive light to overshadow the dark corner."
"Learn the difference between true intentions and underlined actions to understand that every smile is not an invitation and every compliment is not a congratulation."
"Be prepared when opportunities come but be mindful of your self-care."
"Validate yourself so you may begin your journey."
"Do not expect everyone to appreciate your progress or success but expect everyone to have an opinion."
"Our perceptions shape our creativity and redefine reality."
"Never give up on your dream. It may seem hard to achieve it but it is harder when you have no dream."
"Even though some people may rather see you fail than succeed, no negative words or actions will ever prevent you from what you are destined to achieve or become."
"Do not compromise your self-care for success."
"Learn how to become disciplined instead of making excuses to discover your highest potential."
"Negativity draws uncertainty. Positivity draws clarity."
"Trauma for you may be different from the trauma someone else experienced but self-care and resiliency encourage empowerment for everyone."
"Embrace self-care to maintain balance."
"When someone challenges you to be better, do not become defensive or resentful rather be open to learn so you may reach your full potential."
"The higher you advance, the more challenges you will encounter if you fail to properly prepare your next step."
"When you were never destined to be the one to achieve the impossible, remain humble when someone asks you how you made it through."
"Your mental health is an invaluable treasure."
"Never allow anyone, any negative experience, or any broken promises to hinder your progress."
"To level up, you must be willing to face challenges while sustaining the ability to persevere through doubts, criticism, and denials until you reach your ultimate goal."
"If you failed before, do not give up because if you had the courage to try before, you must keep trying until you achieve it."
"Success does not come by traveling along a smooth journey."
"Stay humble when someone discredits you because while they are preoccupied with focusing on you instead of themselves, continue to walk into your destiny to make an impressive and contributing impact in history."
"Never lower your standards or boundaries to satisfy others instead set your expectations high and embrace structure."
"Sometimes, a simple word or simple gesture is all it takes to encourage someone."
"To be a successful leader, you must accept that everyone will not embrace your leadership style, some may challenge you, some may try to discredit your efforts, but remain steadfast without any doubts to excel beyond the imaginable."
"The same person who you discredit may be the same person who you need to help you to get to the next level but by the time you realize it, it may be too late."
"Just because something is not happening according to your schedule, it does not mean it is impossible to accomplish."
"Do not become discouraged when things do not work out as planned, instead encourage yourself and learn from your experience to restart."
"Do not change your goals when things seem impossible. Change your efforts and mindset until your goals come to fruition."
"Every person who crosses your path in life will not continue the journey with you."
"Accept your positive and negative experiences with others because through them you learn your true support system."
"Do not stumble when someone speaks negatively about you. Do not crumble when someone highlights your imperfections. Continue to focus on your goals and never stray."
"Do not allow someone's heightened level of confidence or strong personality to overshadow your self-worth."
"Catch up with me, and when you do, allow me to teach you words of wisdom to help your journey not only become a mission but also achievable."
"Resist the urge to defend your opinions because you will always be the topic of someone's discussion."
"Failures, rejections, and disappointments led us to our real destinations."
"Though everyone may not understand your journey, as long as you recognize the purpose for every step you have taken, continue to strive beyond criticism. "
"Find your happiness and embrace your happiness even when others try to discourage you."
"Set your standards. Set your boundaries. Set your mind to excel beyond challenges. "
"Do not strive to be better than others. Focus on becoming the best version of yourself. "
"Train your mind not only to read but to think beyond what is expected. "
"There is a difference between reality and actuality. When you understand the difference, you can achieve the impossible."
"Wisdom is Key"
"We tend to seek the obvious in life, instead of the impossible, due to chance of failure."
“You do not have to be smart to do what I have done. You have to be wise.”
“We do not waste time by making mistakes. We waste time by not learning from mistakes.”
“Never underestimate the benefit of constructive criticism.”
“Success should not be determined only by what you have achieved. It should be determined by your ability to pave a path forward for others to learn and achieve.”
“Our accomplishments should not define us. It is our learned experiences that matter the most.”
“Wisdom is not achieved by learning fancy words. It is developed by simplicity.”
“Willpower is not measured by strength. It is determined by the ability to push beyond endeavors.”
“Every expression does not require a reaction.”
“Sometimes, silence is more powerful than spoken words.”
“Our journey in life is not determined by positive or negative experiences. It is determined by how we internalize experiences to achieve our truest and greatest potential.”
“Life would be simpler if we learn to measure people by their efforts instead of their failures.”
“When you lose sight of your purpose in life, you allow the virtue of your character to be undermined.”