And as I write, I’ve learned not to judge how I write or what I put on paper. I just let the thoughts flow. For the most part, the thoughts are coherent and make sense, but then there are days where they are racing and are faster than my hand. So, when this happens, I jump from one thought to another without rhyme or reason. This is especially true when I am experiencing a depressive episode.
That is the mindset I have when I wake up because mental health requires daily work. It’s for this reason that I challenge myself daily to get up and move. Do the things that keep me fit in mind, body, and soul. The key is remembering that it begins with small changes and continues through […]
For a long time, I lived my life dependent on cause and effect. My joy, happiness, love, worth, and pain was dependent on some external event or someone. I was in perpetual turmoil and felt disposable. It was only until I decided to take accountability for my feelings and my actions that I began to […]
I came across a post on Facebook where someone was upset after seeing a picture of Opal Tometi, one of the founders of Black Lives Matter, with Nicolas Maduro, the Venezuelan dictator. And I thought to myself, what purpose does this post serve? Should my opinion over discrimination, racial inequality, or abuse of power by […]
This is the title of my new series on Instagram. And as I think about it, I wanted to take the time and share with you the meaning behind Now I See Me | Now I See You. It goes beyond just seeing myself in a mirror. It’s looking inside myself and really getting to […]
I heard someone recently say this and it sent shock waves through my entire body. That statement impacted me in such a profound way that I am still digesting it. And I asked myself, am I speaking from a scar or a wound? I began thinking about all the bruises, contusions, nicks, and gashes I’ve […]
5G technology is a hot topic sweeping the internet right now. The trending rumors and conspiracy theories are causing widespread controversy. It is so popular that my friends and I discuss this on our coffee chat. Truthfully, I welcome the change of subject because I need to put COVID-19 down for a bit. So what […]
COVID-19 ushers an uncertain future for all of us. I work for a small company that supports the cruising industry, and I don’t know if it will survive this. We’ve had to let go of an incredible workforce, and it makes me sick to my stomach. Layoffs suck! And the longer this quarantine continues, we […]
It’s been 1 month since my city issued a Safer at Home ordinance. Since then, I’m bouncing between being uber-productive and “not going crazy at home”. To just sitting with my thoughts and letting my emotions get the best of me. When is this going to end? I’m exhausted from being at home. Aren’t you? […]
It’s true! I’m grateful to my landlord. It’s been two weeks since our office closed. I really didn’t think we’d be where we are today in the world. What I do know is that my job is no longer secure and uncertainty is the new normal. Like everyone else, I have bills that need to […]
We are Vulnerable, but we are not Powerless With each passing day, the conversation about anxiety, depression, fear, and suicide grows louder. Coronavirus is testing our mental health more than anything in history. Around the world, people are struggling, afraid for their welfare and wealth fare. We are being asked to stay home for our […]