“You Don’t Look Sick” – Why You Should Stop Saying This

A few weeks ago, I went to the doctor to discuss an extension on medical leave that I had. I had a conversation with him about what I was experiencing in relation to my depression and anxiety. During the conversation, he made a statement to me that sort of bothered me. He said “you don’t…

Don’t Let Comparison Steal Your Joy

I’m sure we have all heard the quote “comparison is the thief of all joy.” We as humans live in a world where comparison happens without knowledge. You see a person with a better job, better car, better house, etc. and sometimes we cannot help but compare our lives to others. What we don’t realize…

Just a Few Gems I Keep Close.

There is no shame in needing. Sometimes, you have to cry for no reason to find peace. Sometimes, life is hard. Life hurts. And it can suck. But it gets better with time. Time truly does heal all things; let time consume your pain. You have to dig deep for happiness; it’s ok to admit…

A letter to 2019.

I went through some very interesting circumstances this year; some that I’ve never been through before, some even that I have barely been ok enough to talk about. I wasn’t always being 100% for the important people in my life. I wasn’t present for a lot of people I love this year. I wasn’t present…

Things I Now Have Come to Learn about Life

There’s no age requirement on having purpose in life. Some people go their whole lives and not know their purpose. But find one, and hold on to it, no matter when you do. You’re not always going to like the hand your dealt, the goal is to play that hand to the best of your…

How to Forgive Myself

A few days ago, I listened to a guided meditation that provided a lot of perspective on what I have been going through these past couple of weeks. It was in reference to forgiving yourself, and how often we forget that the most important person that needs forgiveness, is you. How many of us on…

Parenting Moment: The Kid Takes on Pre-K!

On 8/6/18 , I woke up, got Kynnedy ready, and dropped her off at her first day of Pre-K. She was full of life and confidence; I, internally, was a mess. I couldn’t help but stay in constant prayer all the way to the school that morning.  I had to make sure that if God…

Project Good Vibes

This week, project that all things you imagine will come together in some way. The path you seek to follow will open up for you. Something this week, will set the precedent for your overall goals. Do not focus on the things that do not work out; but focus on how those things will make…

Be Unapologetic AF! *A Public Service Announcement*

Why do we continuously feel the need to be sorry for how we choose to live our lives? In case no one has told you, you don’t owe anyone in life anything. You don’t owe anyone an explanation on the choices you make in regards to your life. You only owe it to yourself to…