Dr. Dorsey is a committed family member.  She closely observed the actions of her mother, Gladys Alderman Dorsey, who was a housewife and "first lady" of the church pastored by Joyce's father,  Rev. Edward Henry Dorsey.  Joyce decided early in life, to emulate her mother when she read the a passage in the bible from the Book of Proverbs,  popularly known as the "virtuous woman."

Gladys A. Dorsey convened the large bunch of children weekly for Bible Study, requiring them to learn and recite a new verse each session.  This exercise promoted a habit in the household of studying, if for no other reason than to happily stir up competitive knowledge amongst the children. This atmosphere, though not much different than most families, was delightful to the father-pastor of the house.  Since those days, all of the children incorporated a sense and knowledge of things of the spirit.

Throughout her adult-life, Dr. Dorsey has remained a single woman.  In her desire to become a mother, she sought the path of adoption.  From this pursuit, she brought three children into the family.  She helped to raise several others as well.  Joyce does not count her grandchildren because too many children call her "grandmother"..... and she treats them much the same.  Combined with her profession to help the disadvantaged, Dr. Dorsey has found a balance between her family and her work that has afforded her a sense of satisfaction that she is pleasing her parents, her community, her self, and above all, GOD.

Family life is active in that she has weekly visits with her children and grandchildren including meals, play, and celebrations.  This habit is a carry-over from her parents' family life and probably will be emulated by her children.  

As Joyce counsels others she carefully watches her own practices in order to set positive examples and practice what she knows, works. After many years of trial and error, accomplishments and disappointments, Joyce feels a sense of wisdom that is borne of her experiences and a sharpening of the spirit that came from her earthly parents, the church and the compliment of friends and family who influenced her life.  

She is ready to share her knowledge and benefit more people through speaking, teaching and modeling the knowledge and spirit that is both earthly and God-given.