I was so lost when I was struggling daily. I did not know how or where to find help. it took all of my energy just to get through each...

When you are struggling it is so hard to see the good things around you. It is not that you do not want to. Mental illness distorts our...

I was talking with a friend who is now sober. She has struggled with her dual diagnosis since I met her over thirty years ago. She is...

What interests you? What makes you happy? Do That! Art, Music, Exercise, Cooking, are some ideas of things that are positive outlets....

Our body gives us signs when we need a mental break. We hold stress and tension in our bodies. Long-term effects of stress and tension...

My first book has been available for just over a month. I am so thankful to everyone who has bought the book and equally as grateful for...

It is important to not act on negative feelings and thoughts. Take a moment breathe, call a loved one, call a helpline, use a coping...

When you realize it is not your responsibility to change or fix others, but instead... that you, and only you, are responsible for your...

I have a hard time going places alone. Less than a year ago I went anxiously, for coffee by myself for the first time. On June 11th I...

When I am having a bad day, I have noticed I want to isolate. As mentioned in a previous blog, that is not what I do. I reach out to a...

- Take 15mins a day to self-reflect. Many times, in life we don't realize our growth. Take a few minutes to appreciate where you are and...

- Creating a healthy routine will help alleviate anxiety from uncertainty. - Make a point to schedule anxiety provoking tasks and follow...

In the book, or even in person, when I share my story, it is because I feel someone will benefit from it. My story is what makes me...

Angry- Draw lines. Simple patterns will relax you. Stuck- Draw spirals. Continuity will inspire you to keep moving. Focused on a goal-...

Let us talk about breakdowns. I used to hate breakdowns. The pain... For me typically it amped up my flashbacks, nightmares, and...

Yesterday 6/11/22 I had an amazing launch at 1922 Coffee and Brew. Thank you to everyone who came out and supported me. Today 6/12/22 my...

When I was 13 years old, I started writing the things I could not tell anyone. The writings... the pen and the paper... became my best...

We should treat ourselves with kindness. Many times, I found my self-talk was horribly negative. I was the one telling myself I was...

I am not well spoken. I get nervous around people. I get anxious around strangers and in crowds. I say and do things I regret when I am...

There is a voice in me that whispers... keep going, and I do. It tells me I am worth being loved... and I am. It tells me I am strong...