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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Learning to embrace all the sides of me and loving who I am has been a class subject that I’m still taking, but I think things are finally starting to sink in. Let’s talk about our daily struggles. Let’s share our knowledge and support each other. Only through sharing and connecting with others can we […]