inspiration without the other stuff
For me it was a red dress. That’s what his wife was wearing the night of the big argument. I was living in California and staying with the Director’s family while I worked on his indie film. That was the night he decided to kick me out for no reason. I was thousands of miles […]
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This summer I’ve been recuperating from caring for my parents, going to the BlogHer16 women’s blogging conference, and training for NAMI In Our Own Voice. This upcoming weekend, I’m attending the Southern California Writers’ Conference, about which I’m understandably worried for I find conferences exhausting and am a bit anxious that…
#SUICIDEAWARENESSMONTH I think one of the toughest things I had to adjust to when being trained as a volunteer Suicide & Crisis Counselor was asking TOUGH (& TOUCHY) questions. I felt it was intrusive & quite frankly impolite to be that detailed in my line of questioning when someone reached out for help. Everyone who […]
MEET KITT! #WritersCrushWednesday Thrilled to shine the spotlight on one of my biggest supporters and favorite writers, Kitt O’Malley! A licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, living with bipolar disorder type II; Kitt has been on the frontline of Mental Health Advocacy for years. Recently published in Volume I of Stigma Fighters, Kitt is consistent in […]
Been trying to catch my breath. Every time I attempted to put pen to paper about the horrific events unfolding in the world, another hideous event would happen. From terror attacks to the evil murders of unarmed African Americans by those called to protect and serve; to the catastrophic retaliations. I believe we are living […]
When I was a small child, I made an embarrassing statement in ignorance that I was quickly chastised for. After being taught the definition of the word ‘paralyzed‘; I soon followed with a wish to be just that. Horrified by my statement, my Mom, a young widow at the time, immediately corrected me. Once […]
I’m very angry right now. I’m frowning and I feel some type of way. Yep. On a Sunday. Imagine that? My jaws are tight and my chest is swole. I’m salty yo. All urban vernacular for the pissiest levels of pistivity. I’m mad at how bad people are hurting right now and how much […]
SEPTEMBER IS NATIONAL SUICIDE AWARENESS MONTH! As a (Volunteer) Suicide Crisis Hotline Counselor for two organizations (one’s faith based, the other secular) I hear the same traumatic stories but expressed in different languages. I canNOT stress the importance of noticing the signs. Do not let stigma, embarrassment OR pride keep you from getting the […]
SEPTEMBER IS ALOPECIA AWARENESS MONTH Alopecia is an autoimmune disorder, in which the immune system mistakenly attacks hair follicles causing hair loss. I wear blue for our daughter. You can find her story in the piece shared with her permission called “A Smile Big Enough To Cover The Pain“. To connect with the National Alopecia […]
A Smile Big Enough to Cover the Pain *Though September is Alopecia Awareness Month, those who suffer hair loss, deal with it year round. A personal and passionate determination fuels our 13 year old’s desire to raise awareness. I share her story, with her permission. While doing her hair for fifth grade picture day in […]
