2020 Decade
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I’ve Fallen and Can’t Get Up… Again (Well, Almost)
Sunday, April 2702025 Good day, subscribers. Remember that bathroom update I shared a while ago? (You can catch up here if you missed it.)Well, the journey continues… You see, my house is a bit older — not brand-new like my first home — and I’ve been slowly working on little upgrades to make it feel Continue reading
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Depression, Up Close.
A bottomless pit Before my stroke, I didn’t truly understand what depression was. For the first six years afterward, I even denied I had it. I think, in part, because I was consumed by constant physical pain—bouncing from one joint replacement surgery to another, never fully healing before another part of me gave out. There Continue reading
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Easter Weekend
Easter Weekend Reflections: Traveling, Traditions & Trying Again I kicked off my Easter weekend adventure early Thursday morning by boarding the Amtrak train headed to Jacksonville, NC—or technically, to Wilson, NC. That stop was closer to my cousin’s job, and she was waiting there with open arms. This was a big moment for me: my Continue reading
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A Journey of Faith and Family
This Thursday, I’ll be boarding a solo train ride—my first trip alone since 2020. And yes, I know that may sound questionable to some. Normally, this blog would be an enthusiastic solo trip but taking into consideration an active brain disability, I’m taking every step with faith. I’ve already started writing a blog on the Continue reading
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Thoughtful Tuesday – Aura
Reflections from a Grateful Heart Today has been filled with reminders of grace, presence, and divine timing. Thoughtful Tuesday, where it all began. This morning, my friend Anatashia sent me a quote that stirred something deep inside me: “Replace your doubt with confidence. You are a fighter with faith. That means if you fall, you Continue reading
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Spring Has Sprung – A Season of Transition and Testimony
It’s been cloudy and rainy for what feels like forever—like the sky can’t quite make up its mind. The weather has danced between gloomy and gentle, mirroring the ebb and flow of my own spirit. I haven’t had many chances lately to be still, to breathe deeply, or to be mindful. Still, Spring has always Continue reading
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Sharing your Journey
We all have a story to tell. For me, one of the reasons I’ve always been drawn to Education is my belief in the mantra: “Each one, reach one, teach one.” Our journeys are deeply personal—some may feel too ashamed to share theirs, while others believe it’s nobody’s business. But I’ve realized that by opening Continue reading
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Trauma, Mental Health, PTSD and GOD!
Soooo who is excited it’s October and fall? ME! ME! ME! Fall has always been my favorite time of the year in America. I love the changing of the leaves, the colors, the fresh crisp air. This year I am now adding a new love to October and here is why. September was the year Continue reading
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Coping with Stress
A few tips I want to share with everyone Stick to a routine Go for a walk Take a break from social media Take deep breaths Connect with Nature Eat healthy well-balanced meals Avoid Alcohol and drugs Make time to unwind Aromatherapy Journaling (like how I do with this blog) Listen to smoothing music Sing, Continue reading
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September in Sickle Cell Awareness Month
The irony on September being Sickle Cell month is that very same month this disease put me in the biggest fight of and for my life. I won that battle but not the war as there were so many more battles that followed. I will forever be fighting I may not always win but I Continue reading
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Depression and Mental Health
Did I share with you my depression period – it all happened in my life after a coma well of course this is what my blog is all about. So here goes my chapter on DEPRESSION. I never knew or understood what depression felt like. After all I have never really been depressed before September Continue reading
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COVID-19 Life
Hope everyone is in good spirits tonight. My last post was July 6 and it seems like so much have happened and nothing has really happened. Who am I kidding? So after my COVID move I have now settled so much that I am working. My first office job since the coma. Here begins another Continue reading
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Autoimmune
This post is for my silent suffers, my invisible suffers, my silent warriors. Many people may not know or are unaware but autoimmune basically means when your very own body immune system attacks health cells. The first time my own body’s immune system attacked me was in 2014. I knew something was wrong because to Continue reading
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Mid Year – Thanksgiving
Happy Sunday, If you are reading this, you have made it to the second half of 2020. Congratulations and may the odds be in your favor. May the Good lord continue to bless you through the remainder of the year. So far I have endured being safe through a PANDEMIC out break of COVID-19 virus. Continue reading
About Me
I LIVE LOVE LAUGH LEARN – the only way I know how to survive this life! I am a free-spirited, independent, or uninhibited person. I began this blogging journey years ago for sharing my thoughts on everyday life. Since then, so much has happened including me being in a coma because of Sickle Cell with brain damage and extreme trials in life. I am still struggling, but I feel someone can be motivated through my journey, thoughts, feelings, and life.
Phoenix: Live Love Laugh 