Writing
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Hey You! Welcome to My Beautiful Mess.
Life threw a lot at me — a coma, sickle cell, brain damage, loss, and more — but guess what?I’m still standing. Still laughing. Still loving life when I can. This blog is where I keep it real: the good, the bad, the ugly cries… and the small wins (like free panties and finding a 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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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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For you.
Happy Saturday, before I write my next blog about Mental Health and Depression part 4, I want to put a disclaimer. My blog is not for anyone to feel sorry for me, it is to inform, educate. motivate and strengthen anyone dealing with life. My experiences are personal knowledge through experience. It is my life, 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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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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Facebook Memories
May 20, 2017 After a long day of flying and a week of rejuvenating my mind body and soul I have a letter…. Dear Life, Lupus and Sickle Cell, If you want me to bow, I will stand up straight. You can kick me down today but I will stand tomorrow. If you want me Continue reading
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Pandemic moving PT 2
Another Transparent post – continuation from part 1. Travel PART 2. One on the things on my Bucket-list is driving from the East Coast to the West Coast… Let’s just say both times I tried to accomplish that were epic fails. Moving to Texas my drive I was sick and it wasn’t as enjoyable as Continue reading
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Pandemic moving
This is a transparent Testimony post – part 1. 2020 is my season to reap what I have sown, my season for greatness, my season for favor. COVID-19 with all it’s obstacles will not take away the plans GOD had for me. I haven’t written in a while, mainly because I have been packing, driving, Continue reading
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Blissfully Unaware: The Day I Realized Anxiety Was Driving Me
Have You Ever Been So Unaware… It Was Dangerous? Have you ever done something so risky—without even realizing it—until you stopped and really thought about it afterward? Let me give you a common example. Have you ever driven home—whether from work, church, or a friend’s house—and once you pull into your driveway, you suddenly realize Continue reading
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Resolutions vs. Goals: Why I Choose Progress Over Pressure
The New Year Question: Resolution or Goal? It’s the start of a new year, and like clockwork, many people have already made resolutions.And let’s be honest—many will also break them.Why? Because resolutions are usually rigid decisions, not flexible intentions. Let’s break it down: ✨ Resolution: A firm decision to do or not to do something.✨ 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 