Hello everybody, I haven't written in awhile, but I wanted to take another moment to present a lot of new music that my son has completed and has distributed on most all listening platforms. Here are just a few of the links for different listening platforms. His songs can be streamed on Spotify, Apple music... Continue Reading →
NEVER LET ANYONE KILL YOUR DREAMS!
This is not one of my usual articles about ending the stigma. But then again, it might be considered that once you begin to read it. Tonight, I come to you with my thoughts and to share my testimony. To express my gratefulness for God's grace and tender mercies. It's through some of my most... Continue Reading →
Trusting in the Lord while ALL odds are against your faith.
It was back in October of 2001, just a few short months after my husband and I brought our first home and relocated to Tacoma, WA. We felt so blessed because we had just been "upgraded". We had left our tiny 750 square foot, 2 bedroom apartment with our 3 children and 1 more on... Continue Reading →
The story behind the music. #MentalHealthMatters #BattleMinded
Hello everybody! It's been awhile since I've taken some time to write an article unsure where to go with details and not sound repetitive. I began writing this back on May 2nd and intended to post it at that time, but instead here it is being shared with the world today. This is a little... Continue Reading →
Become involved with Mental Health Advocacy. #ENDtheSTIGMA #MentalHealth
Hi Everybody, As many of you know, May is Mental Health Awareness month. And many of my followers should know by now that I'm very passionate about mental health advocacy. You can read my other articles to find out why and how I'm involved. Last year, in 2019, this campaign was a huge success with... Continue Reading →
My journey with Mental Health & Special Needs advocacy. #MentalHealthAwareness
Hear me out…then if you agree please share it to support my journey with advocacy & my truths as I know them. #MentalHealthAwareness I've learned along my journey with advocacy for Mental Health & Special needs, that my truth may not be yours but it's my lived experiences that make me an expert in what... Continue Reading →
Some of us are warriors without having served in a physical war or battle. #MentalHealth #Warrior
I just wanna share this thought, I dunno maybe its possible someone else might share in this same thought. Tomorrow is Veterans day. And we will honor our vets who served in the military, ones that went into battle for our country, ones who experienced & endured trauma, most returning home in a mental condition... Continue Reading →
Thank you for being honest! #Stigmasnomore
This is a short article. Just a moment of my time to say a HUGE THANK YOU to all that have read my articles and posted honest feedback. I created a collage from readers and some of the comments I have received. When I first did this blog, I honestly didn't think anyone would read... Continue Reading →
God, Faith, Suicide & Support
So today while I was sweeping my kitchen floor a lot came to mind. And for those who have never read any of my articles, I am a mother of 4 young adult children. So at times a lot of my thoughts have to do with them and their growth and development, among other things. ... Continue Reading →
Suicide prevention month
Hi All, Most of my followers know I'm very passionate about advocacy for issues relating to individuals who live with mental illness and giving efforts toward ending stigma. My family has personally been impacted by mental illness and I almost lost a child to suicide. But it was by the grace of God it didn't... Continue Reading →