I did nothing wrong. I didn't do something to deserve this kind of poverty, it just happened. I want you to know that. My mom escaped an abusive boyfriend who hurt all three of us, because she decided she'd rather live alone then put her children in jeopardy again. She was hurt, and traumatized, and … Continue reading Dear Future Person, I Am Not Ashamed
Resiliant?
Is that what I am being? I am oddly calm though I have my moments where I freak out and stress and even yell. I'm trying hard not to let anxiety win, I'm fighting the only way I know how. By writing every day and accepting that I can't change all things about my situation, … Continue reading Resiliant?
Language Shifts When Discussing Mental Health
Mental Health is an ever-evolving science. As more and more humans come into this place we call earth, more and we're finding that there are different ways to speak, that we didn't fully understand or comprehend only days ago. Trauma. PTSD. Anxiety. Depression. Bipolar Disorder. Psychosis. Psychotic. These are all scary words until you begin … Continue reading Language Shifts When Discussing Mental Health
Exactly 9 Days to Survivor’s Connection
I am so excited. This year is a much bigger deal than last year, because The Surrey Women's Center will be involved, and I know the stories are going to be tough to hear and to share, but it's important to get them on the record, and "I" get to be a part of making … Continue reading Exactly 9 Days to Survivor’s Connection
What Makes You Happy? Enjoy it While You Still Have Tme
We are O B S E S S E D with fame. We crave it, we desire it, we fathom what it would be like to have it all and be anything we want, but the truth is that the cage may be prettier, but no matter how high you get in the world of … Continue reading What Makes You Happy? Enjoy it While You Still Have Tme