Today as I sit in the nail salonโฆ Iโve decided that it all ends here. This is my stopping point and Iโve made peace with the fact that I can no longer allow myself to feel void. I have written my name in permanent ink on the dotted line and have decided to not turn …
God Calls the Disadvantaged
Disadvantaged --- " lacking in the basic resources or conditions (such as standard housing, medical and educational facilities, and civil rights) believed to be necessary for an equal position in society" The "Why me?" People As I lay across my bed, wondering where my life should be, I hang onto my phone in silence. "You there?" …
I PUBLISHED A BOOK!!!
Hi everyone!!! I am so excited to announce that I have written and published a book!! Eeek!! I am so very excited letting this year and a half secret out! Whew! It's been a challenge! I started writing this book in July of 2019 and I was finished by July of 2020, I think. You …
My Weight Loss Journey
Pictured above, in November of 2019, I was 6-7 months in my weight loss journey. As I took this picture, I knew I had come a long way, but I was not satisfied yet. I dreamed of looking smaller and more toned. However, I was grateful that I was far from where I was. In …
If someone were to find this…
... just know that I am going through another depressive episode. Just when I think I am out; I get sucked back in. Not sure if I will ever come out of this cycle; not sure if it will ever end. I just want to survive this and overcome this. I just want to be …
Living in Old Spaces
As the New Year inches closer, I am starting to think about what I would like to leave in the old. One of those things I would like to leave behind is my childhood home. Like most people, my childhood home was a memorable and significant place. Not only because that is where I grew …
2017: The year of No
Recently, I have started to reflect on this year and it has been surprising, to say the least. I had no expectation as to how this year would go; There was no physical vision board; No plan; Barely any goals, except the simplistic ones (aka getting good grades in my courses and losing weight); I …
Why I chose to go to counseling
โฆwhere do I even begin? This is not easy for me to just jump into and talk about, but it is necessary. Talking about this is not hard, but I find difficulty and apprehension in explaining myself. I mean, I really do not have to explain myself at all, I could have kept this to …
