People who are extremely close to me know that I have a special place inside of my heart for other parents who are caregivers to their child that is living with mental illness or with developmental disabilities or both. As my youngest son is becoming older and I am now 50, that thought of his... Continue Reading →
Blessed & Stressed at the same time. My life is complicated.
It would seem like most church people say "I'm too blessed to be stressed". Well I'm here to be very honest & break that cliche, to tell you that I am indeed blessed and stressed. For those who follow my blog, I haven't written in a while, my life is complicated. And for anyone who's... Continue Reading →
Some mental health awareness
Last week as I had the opportunity to sit across the table from some families who found themselves in a desperate cry for help and looking for answers, I was reminded of a time when I was once in their position. It's always bittersweet to hear others stories while feeling like I'm doing something I'm... Continue Reading →
Parenting a special needs child
Parenting an adult child with special needs isn't always easy and it's not as easy as I might make it look from online social media posts or photos that capture a good moment in time. In fact, I have a lot of days where I'm tired, mentally drained, fatigued from the lack of sleep for... Continue Reading →
Walking by faith beyond what I live.
Good Evening, It's been a little while since I've wrote any articles here and I have lots to share but I'm saving it for a book that I am working toward publishing hopefully by the end of next year or sooner. However, I do want to share some pieces of my journey with my followers... Continue Reading →
Ask me how I’m doing?
It's been a long time since I've written a blog. Lots of changes have occurred in my life, my family dynamics since the last time I shared anything with my followers. Hmm... Where do I even begin, with what thought should I lead, or what should my topic be about. I think I'll begin with... 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 →
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 →
My voice, my views, but my son’s journey. When the wind blew bipolar our way. (Repost)
Tonight, I will be sharing a small chapter of my oldest son's journey of life in his teenage years and becoming diagnosed with bipolar disorder. This article is through my views and facts as I know them. It is my voice of experience as his mom, caregiver, and advocate. It all began during the middle... Continue Reading →