Being Diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder and Seeing the Positive

I was diagnosed with bipolar disorder back in 2015 when I was 16 or 17. For years, I’d been told I had major depression, but I along with everyone in my household suspected something else was wrong. Trying to explain what was going on in my head to countless therapists and psychiatrists seemed impossible because […]

Soothing Sundays – Self-Care Is a Necessity

Self-care is the act of taking care of your overall well-being. It’s about taking proper care of yourself which looks different for everyone. Self-care isn’t always fun. Sometimes it’s scheduling that doctor’s appointment you’ve been avoiding, tackling the week-old sink full of dishes, or finding the strength to take a shower after being consumed by […]

Reflecting on 2021

As usual, this year has been filled with ups and downs. I’ve learned so much about myself and life that I’ll be carrying with me into next year. As the year comes to an end, I’ve taken time to reflect on some of my biggest lessons and takeaways from 2021. Reflection Questions for 2021 1. […]

Roots – Poetry

I no longer have time, For those who only want to love my flowers and not my roots Maybe I’m too much woman For those who are only used to immaturity I’m an emotional woman, And I will no longer apologize for this Men claim to want me because of my physical appearance But they […]

What Is An Empath and How Do You Know If You Are One?

I first realized I was an empath a few years ago. I was living with my significant other, his brother, and his brother’s girlfriend. I’ve always been someone who’s extremely sensitive to other people’s energy. I’d walk into a room and be overwhelmed by all the different energy I was picking up on. I can […]