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For the last two nights, here in Maryland and surrounding counties, there have been severe storms. Many people have been awakened in the middle of the night by the loud thunder and crackles of lightning. This morning, in particular, after the rain that took place overnight, there were still overcast skies. Although we are inContinue reading “The Rainbow After the Storm”

Daily, as we are gifted to awake to the dawning of a new day, someone, somewhere, does not receive that same gift. As we go through our day handling the worries that are placed at our feet or our joys and excitements, someone else is struggling. Some of us are empathetic to the struggles ofContinue reading “And Life Goes On”

One week ago today, my baby boy, my Snickerdoodle, became a high school graduate. I still cannot believe it. Not to mention, my baby girl turned twenty-two years old on yesterday. I am feeling joy, sadness, regret, thankfulness, anger, fear, and doubt, simultaneously. I am sad about what brought me to this place, yet IContinue reading “I found my PURPOSE in my PAIN”

As violence continues in city and states throughout the country, the murder rate continues to rise, the numbers are what everyone focuses on…looking for a solution, Candidates campaign for Mayor, Governor and States Attorney. The media sensationalizes, and the politicians point fingers. The parents and teachers shift blame and the entire time, we, the people,Continue reading “TEAMWORK MAKES THE DREAM WORK”

Already, it is May 31st. This month has gone by in a flash. The last day of MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH. I cannot believe how fast the time went. I am excited and proud, however, because I have been successful in reaching many new people this month. I haven’t reached those who are close toContinue reading “Not The End, Only the Beginning”

As we come to the last couple of days of Mental Health Awareness Month, I reflect on all that has transpired over these past weeks. All I can say is WOW! All that has taken place, and still, I am standing. I am bent, relieved, thankful, crying tears of joy and pain, frustrated, anxious, disappointed,Continue reading “Everyone Needs Someone”

In order to get through the day smoothly, most people have a daily routine. Mine, is wake, drive, work, repeat. No matter what our routine may be, we all will deviate from that routine from time to time. Sometimes things out of our control will require us to change our plans, other times those changesContinue reading “WAKE, KILL, SLEEP, REPEAT”

On this Day 22 of MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH, it is such a beautiful, bright, and sunny day. I can’t believe how much I am scrambling to get last minute things together for prom on Friday. I planned well in advance, yet here I am, still not ready. There are various things that have playedContinue reading “Real Friends Don’t Gossip”

Another beautiful day!!!! Bright, sunny, fifty degrees and the temperature, is still rising. Today definitely is starting out to be a great day. I have prayed, relaxed, taken care of my business, spent time with those who are important to me, basically, done all that I need to do for MY mental health. This isContinue reading “I Love You, Too”

Some things seem too good to be true, and some things seems too crazy to be real. This is similar to the life of those of us who suffer from Mental Illness. Like the weather, the things that happen from day to day, is either too good to be true, or so ridiculous that itContinue reading “From Generation to Generation”