Nearly two years ago, I knew that I wanted to create a resource so that others can heal. In January of 2021, I received an unexpected bipolar diagnosis which caused me to face my pain. Rough Edges was born out of that pain. In creating this podcast, I learned to embrace my brokenness in order... Continue Reading →
Lessons from my Battle with Bipolar Disorder
It’s been 2 years since having bipolar disorder changed my life forever. In 2021, my world turned upside down after receiving a diagnosis of bipolar 1 disorder. Everything I knew about myself was shattered. Through endless months of searching for the right therapy tools, the appropriate medicinal treatments, and the best way to manage my... Continue Reading →
How I Faced my Mental Illness with Faith and Now Work to End the Stigma (Feature)
It’s Mental Health Awareness month and I want to share an article that I wrote about my faith and mental health journey and how God helped me to fight to end the stigma surrounding mental illness. Please see below for a snippet of the article: “Last year I had to do one of the hardest... Continue Reading →
How to Cope With Mixed Emotions On Father’s Day (Feature)
To be honest, this was one of the most difficult articles for me to write. I’m grateful to Iridescent Women for giving me a platform to share my experiences and offer hope to others. Here is an excerpt from my newest guest article: “I still remember my first Father’s Day without my dad. It was... Continue Reading →
Twilight New Moon Passion Post
Twilight New Moon Passion Post Alright guys, I must admit something to you. Granted, I never thought that I'd be writing these words today (especially four years ago), but here it goes: I am an official, unapologetic Twilight fan. Now, for those of you who are rolling your eyes, want to click off of this... Continue Reading →