“Healing doesn’t mean the damage never existed. It means the damage no longer controls your life.” – Akshay Dubey This is the truth. Don’t let the damage control your life and define you… you might have been dragged through hell and back, but you don’t need to let that define you. Be who you are … Read More
“Hush little baby, don’t you cry, daddy’s gonna sing you a lullaby… everything’s gonna be alright – you have the strength to make it through tonight.” It had been raining for two days. She shivered. It was so cold after the unbearable heat wave. But, she thought, at least she was feeling. It had been … Read More
It’s real. Whether we like it or not, mental illness is the real deal, a sickness, just like having tonsillitis or a broken bone. Just because the signs may not be as obvious, it still needs to be taken seriously. I’m all about stopping the stigma of mental illness, letting those who struggle with it … Read More
The conversation from that morning played over and over in her head. Why do you run?” He had asked her. She had shrugged. Why did it matter? Was she trying to get fit? Was she trying to avoid being at home? Running from her problems? Why did she do anything? As she lay there in … Read More
Sometimes, it’s a nightmare. You are living a true, hellish nightmare. You’ve reached the bottom of rock bottom. You’re tired. Not only physically, but mentally. Emotionally. Completely and utterly exhausted. But it’s not the end. You don’t think you can cope anymore. You’re falling apart. But take a moment. Just one moment. Deep breath in…. … Read More
There was that moment in time, when things stood still All seemed well, the birds sang, the sky was blue, tiny flowers quivered in the gentle breeze. But something was there. Lingering in the darkness. Waiting for the moment it could pounce on you, its unknowing prey. Suddenly, that moment was gone. The darkness splits … Read More
An open letter to my depression. Inspired by the lyrics “Jar of Hearts”, by Christina Perri, which are as follows: I know I can’t take one more step towards you Cause all that’s waiting is regret. Don’t you know I’m not your ghost anymore You lost the love I loved the most. I learned to … Read More
Happy birthday, My Darling The most amazing daddy, The best ever husband, The most patient man, The kindest and most gentle soul. I thank the Lord for the day He brought you in to my life, And I will continue to that Him for the rest of my life. Today, the Love of my life … Read More
