Katy Byrne, a psychotherapist for over 25 years, writes about our need for clear and brave communication with family, in work environment, with friends, and the world at large. With effective use of cartoons of her cat Einstein, Byrne speaks to all who have difficulty letting people kw how we feel. This inability to communicate effectively can be at the bottom of addictions, anger issues, breakups, and illness. Byrne, a newspaper columnist and radio personality in Soma, CA presents workshops on effective communication.