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 →
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 →
Passion Post: Say No to Invalidation
This post is part of a newly-developed category called "Passion Posts." In this section, I will write short posts about topics that I feel passionate about. These topical essays are meant to invoke change and highlight biblical principles for different circumstances. These posts are also meant to start constructive conversations about real-life experiences. Passion Post... Continue Reading →