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 →
Still Shining
This year started off with a bang: I got a new job as a Case Manager/Transformational Coach for underprivileged youth. With God’s help, I escaped the worm hole of real estate and finally made it into the realm of what I want to do with my life. My podcast, Rough Edges, is growing in leaps... Continue Reading →
My Fight
Bipolar Disorder is a roller coaster. One minute you’re up, the next minute you’re down. It’s very unpredictable. Mania 😄: a feeling of endless bliss. You feel invincible, you talk at rapid speeds, you feel like a deity, nothing bothers you. You’re more likely to start multiple projects, you plan five years into the future,... 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 →