Soothing Sundays – Doing the Work to Heal

I’ve been on my healing journey since my late teens. After being diagnosed with bipolar disorder, I needed to find positive ways to manage it. However, I didn’t truly get serious about healing until 2020. I went through a breakup that left me scarred and I knew it was time for me to make a […]

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. […]

Elevating My Life – Life Update

Lately, I’ve been going through the usual ups and downs of life. Some days I’m full of joy and loving everything about life. Others, it feels like things are falling apart. This range of emotions is also likely due to me having bipolar disorder and experiencing intense mood swings. I also tend to be a […]

8 Ways to Heal Your Inner Child

Your inner child is the innocent part of yourself still living within you. When some people think of their younger selves, they envision a playful and joyous child. Others view the younger version of themselves as sad and damaged or in need of protection. Everyone has an inner child but some of us bury the […]

Writing Saved My Life

I always tell people I’ve been writing since my mother birthed me. That’s how it feels but truthfully, I’ve been writing since I was 5 or 6. By the time I reached middle school, my love for writing blossomed into something I’d never expected. I had already been journaling for years and in 2009 I […]