spiritual journey
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Broken Crayons Still Color: A Story of Strength, Faith, and Healing
Happy Sunday, dear readers! Have you ever felt like life broke you? Like you were once full of purpose, but now you’re barely hanging on? That’s exactly how I’ve felt on many days. But I recently found hope in a surprising place—a little cactus and a powerful reminder from a book called Broken Crayons Still Continue reading
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Delivered, Not Dismissed: My Last Straw and the Day God Released Me
Happy Sabbath, my friends. Everyone has their definition of “the movie straw.” But unless you’ve lived with mental health battles, unless you’ve cried yourself to sleep trying to hold it together for a job, a title, or your pride, please, sit down and be quiet. Mental health looks different for everyone. It’s silent sometimes. But Continue reading
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Remember Me for This
There are two things I hope people remember me for. First, I want to be remembered as a good person.Not a perfect one—because let’s be honest, none of us are. But someone who chose kindness, even when life didn’t make it easy. I want people to say, “She was thoughtful. She was fair. She cared.” Continue reading
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The Importance of Like and Love in Relationships: Understanding the Foundations of Emotional Connections
Can you love someone and not like them? Or like someone without loving them? These questions have lingered in my mind ever since a conversation I had with a close friend of mine, who was in the Army Reserve at the time. It wasn’t until after he passed away in 2014 from a motorcycle accident Continue reading
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My Journey with Better Weight Coaching and Academy: 8 Weeks to Sustainable Weight Loss and Life-Changing Wellness
A transformative experience that redefined my relationship with health and wellness Embarking on a weight loss journey can often feel daunting, filled with uncertainties and fleeting promises of quick fixes. But my experience with the Better Weight Coaching and Academy: 8 Weeks to Sustainable Weight Loss proved that a thoughtful, structured, and holistic approach can Continue reading
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The Art of Discernment: Navigating Life with Friends, Family, and a Splash of Wit
How to Improve Discernment in Relationships and Navigate Life with Wisdom, Humor, and Healthy Boundaries Finding Balance, Joy, and Wisdom in the People Who Matter Most Discernment. It’s a word that often gets tangled in philosophical musings or buried in the dusty pages of self-help books. But let’s take it out for a spin in Continue reading
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The Power of Kindness: Why Small Acts Matter More Than You Think
Sunday thoughts Kindness is one of the simplest yet most powerful gifts we can offer to others. It doesn’t need to be grand or extravagant; sometimes, a genuine smile, a kind word, or a small gesture of support is all it takes to brighten someone’s day. But what makes kindness so important? It’s about seeing Continue reading
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Happy Sabbath
Rebuilding Memories, One Step at a Time Today marked my second time going to church this year—and honestly, that’s a big deal for me. Why, you ask? Because it hasn’t been easy. I’ve been fighting through one medical battle after another. If it’s not physical, it’s mental. But today felt like a victory. A quiet Continue reading
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Living with Brain Injury After a Coma: What “The Damage is Done” Really Means
Surviving a coma is just the beginning. Here’s my journey through brain injury, memory loss, and emotional changes after a stroke—and why “the damage is done” was never a complete answer. Living with brain injury after a coma is a silent struggle that most people don’t see. After suffering a stroke due to a sickle Continue reading
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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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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
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 