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 →
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 →
Love Letter to my Bipolar Disorder
To my bipolar disorder, I wish I could say that it was love at first sight, but you crept into my life with no warning. In January of last year, you wrestled with me and showed me that I needed to slow down. You gave me a severe manic attack with psychosis and you took... 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 →
Not the Ideal Activist [Repost]
I'm still in shock over the death of Chadwick Boseman. It was no secret that he was one of my most favorite actors. His life had an immeasurable impact on the future generations, as well as my own. I almost fell out of my seat when my best friend called and told me that Chadwick... Continue Reading →