bipolar disorder

2018, Abuse, Career Goals, Children, Communication, Courage, Disease, Fear, Friendship, Grief, Identity, Life, Love, Marriage, Mental Health, Parenting, Relationships, Self-Care, Career

Restorative Justice: A Personal Journey with Dr. Shaniqua Jones

I have learned that true restoration comes from being mature enough to hold yourself accountable without attempting to buy or overlook the healing process.  Healing can’t be bought and overlooking only suppresses  the pain.  Shout out to my mama for always loving me!

2018, Communication, Courage, Disease, Fear, Identity, Life, Love, Medical Professionals, Mental Health, Self-Care, Self-Help, Sickness, Spread love, Support Others

Mental Illness Isn't Hot Sauce... Stop Putting It On Everything.

When people we know, like and or love behave badly we want answers.  I honestly think it’s a natural response.  Inquiry and curiosity are tools we use to acquire information and keep ourselves safe. We assess situations and people and leverage a judgement based on what we know.  BUT… How can we do that if we don’t know what happened and why?