A Heart of Compassion, Selflessness and Strength: “Cheryl Simmons – a Beacon of Selflessness and Compassion – Touches the Lives of All Who Know Her with Unwavering Love and Support”

She’s got a huge heart. In fact, everything Cheryl Simmons does in her life is for others. She consistently prioritizes the needs of her loved ones, friends, or even strangers above her own. The sacrifices she makes and compassion she shows is endless.

“Cheryl is the most selfless person that I know,” her husband Tim said. “Cheryl is deeply invested in her relationships. She’s compassionate – especially when it comes to her family and friends – even navigating challenging emotions with grace. She is extremely resilient, seeks meaningful connections and makes people feel wanted and valued.”

Speaking of making people feel valued, Cheryl does this particularly well as a mental health professional with a focus on PTSD. She has a way of helping people who have gone through trauma and not only make them feel heard, but make them feel loved.

“She has a truly remarkable way of being present with people in their moments of pain and struggle,” Tim said. “She doesn’t shy away from their emotions or experiences, no matter how heavy or complex they may be. Instead, she acknowledges their feelings, validates their experiences, and provides a safe space for them to be vulnerable. She does not have many one-time clients. She has some clients now she has been with for years.”

Cheryl exemplifies what it means to be present and compassionate, modeling this beautifully for her daughter, Stella. She listens with genuine care, creates a safe space where Stella feels understood and valued, and approaches tough conversations with empathy. By validating Stella’s feelings and guiding her through challenges, Cheryl fosters trust, emotional resilience, and the importance of supporting others.

“She has truly special gifts as a mother,” Tim said. “Her openness and deep bond with Stella show in everything she does. Cheryl is caring yet firm, and models healthy boundaries for her. Stella, now a mature and secure 13-year-old, reflects these qualities in her relationships, modeling her mother’s kindness and strength with her friends.”

In fact, Tim said Stella is like the mother of her friend group who people are drawn to, and that can be attested to who her mother is.

As a stepmother, Tim deeply values the boundaries Cheryl sets in their blended family. She has built a wonderful relationship with his two sons, offering them love and support without trying to take on the role of their second mother. Cheryl respects their relationship with their biological mother and ensures her presence is one of guidance and care, rather than overstepping her place.

Tim truly admires how Cheryl strikes this balance, fostering a positive and respectful dynamic with his children while allowing space for their individual relationships to flourish.

Tim admires so many qualities in his wife: her strength, love of family, emotional depth, thoughtfulness, self-awareness, resilience, and her ability to make him laugh and feel loved. He also cherishes their shared sense of humor, especially when they joke about how they met.

“We met on Tinder,” Tim recalled. “The first night we connected, it quickly turned into exchanging numbers, then texting, and finally talking on the phone from 9 o’clock Saturday night until 5 o’clock Sunday morning.”

As a fun nod to their unique beginning, they even had a special wedding cocktail called the “Tinderoni,” inspired by the 80s song Tenderoni.

“She is nothing short of extraordinary. Her kindness, big heart, and the way she shows love have touched me in ways I never imagined. I love her not only for her tenderness and the warmth she brings to my life, but also for how she makes me feel seen and supported every day. Her strength, selflessness, and compassion inspire me to be better, and my love for her grows in so many ways. She is my rock, my comfort, and the person who makes every part of life more beautiful. I admire her strength, grace, and how selflessly she loves, not just as my wife, but as an incredible mother, sister, aunt, friend and therapist. Even when things feel overwhelming, she brings a sense of calm and reassurance that I depend on. I deeply value the sacrifices she makes, the love she gives, and the heart she pours into everything she does.” – Tim