A Dream Deferred But Achieved!
20 years ago I was 17 years old and ending my summer vacation learning I was pregnant. An emotionally charged decision was made, and I dropped out of high school. All the ideas and notions I had of working…
YOUTUBE: Life After WLS – Finding Fashion
There’s a lot of ups and downs after weight loss surgery. Besides the obvious weight fluctuating, there’s the adjustment to a new body. Today I’m chatting about how shopping for clothes has changed for me post duodenal switch surgery!
Schools Out, Work Began, And I’m Still in Business…Sort Of?
It was a mere 2 months ago that I was giving ya’ll the dramatic update on my life. And now I’m back with some more, so let’s get into it. I’ll be honest, content creating whether on a blog…
When Life is Life-ing – An Update
It’s been quite some time since I’ve come here to this space to lay my thoughts down. And that’s been by intentional design. Life has been an absolute whirlwind as it often has the propensity to be. Not too…
Life After WLS – Duodenal Switch Update
It feels like just yesterday I was embarking on my WLS (weight loss surgery) journey. However, it wasn’t yesterday; it was 2019 which means I began the journey almost 3 years ago! The decision to have Duodenal Switch came…
Restorative Counseling Services
Restorative Counseling Services…you might be thinking how odd of a title this is; especially with my absence from writing on this blog. However, mental health care is a prominent feature of this blog. If you’ve been an reader for…
Health Chronicles – My First Birth Story
Today I am opening up about my first birth story. It’s not the first time I’m sharing it; but it’s the first time I’m sharing it as in depth as I am in this way. After being asked to…
Mental Health & Arthritis Awareness – Unpacking the Connection
Today I’m sharing my thoughts on dealing with mental health and chronic illness. Finding support and balance is not always easy and you are not alone. My Arthritis Story – https://bit.ly/3fqzjBq Mental Health Awareness Month – https://bit.ly/2S0PHjM National Suicide…
How to Unplug – The Art of Mental Restoration
How to unplug might seem like a topic that doesn’t need to be discussed. After all, it’s no secret that the world is upside down even more so than usual. Social media, general television media and news outlets have…
Now Hiring: How to Find Your Perfect Therapist
When you hear the words, “now hiring” the last person to come to mind maybe a therapist. Yes, YOU are technically hiring your therapist. Just as a company reviews your qualifications, references, etc before inviting you to an interview…