It's mental health awareness month, and I know that many of us either silently struggle with mental illness or openly discuss it. Talinda Bennington, Chester Bennington's wife, began the campaign, "320 Changes Direction," to help those in need, who are suffering with mental health concerns or addictions. Linkin Park has been my saving grace since … Continue reading 320 Changes Direction Campaign
It's difficult to put into words the horrific feelings and relentless emotions I feel daily. Right when you think things are going well, that feeling of hoplessness catches you off guard. You fall back into your own distant bubble, away from everyone else, because you perceive yourself as a burden to others. Who wants to … Continue reading Resilience
Have any of you made a “Dream Board” before? I’ve been toying with the idea recently for two reasons: I can stimulate my mind with some creativity in crafting I can plant my dreams on this board, hopefully manifesting some positivity into my life I’m slowly being weaned off Zoloft and have been placed on … Continue reading Dream Board
Here we are standing together for the first time in 3 years. The journey’s our lives have taken us almost seem to disappear. We laugh like no time has passed between us and we are back as our younger selves. Smiling and joking at the memories from the inked pages on the old bookshelves. The … Continue reading Two Roads Poem
True love just doesn’t go away, Despite what you desire most. Those deep feelings are left to stay, Haunting you as a lonely ghost. I’m sorry our paths forked, And that our single journey divided into two. I fought my hardest to make us work, But I think a part of us already knew. The … Continue reading Deep Love Poem
Life isn't always fair. Sometimes you don't get the congratulations you want. Sometimes you don't get the praise you feel like you deserve. Sometimes you don't get the support you need. That's why it's important to give yourself the love, praise and support you need when others simply can't or don't know how. My whole … Continue reading Getting back into writing
It's difficult to put into words the horrific feelings and relentless emotions I feel daily. Right when you think things are going well, that feeling of hoplessness catches you off guard. You fall back into your own distant bubble, away from everyone else, because you perceive yourself as a burden to others. Who wants to … Continue reading The Troubles I’ve Been Facing
