Welcome to the new age

Tragedies and Self Care

As most of you probably know, on June 12, 2016, 49 people died in a mass shooting incident in Orlando, Florida. This was the worst mass shooting in the history of the United States. 49 people who were enjoying their lives, dancing, drinking, celebrating, spending time with friends in an environment they felt comfortable in, were shot and killed. 49 people in a LGBTQ+ bar were shot and killed.…

My Story and Listen, Lucy

Recently I was fortunate enough to stumble upon a great organization called Listen, Lucy. This organization is truly one that can save lives. It gives people who struggle with mental illnesses the ability to express themselves freely, creatively, and most importantly; without judgment. It is imperative that people, like me, who struggle with any types of mental illness have an opportunity to have…

I am a statue. Molded by someone else Frozen in time- past, present, future all at once. Wanting nothing more than to come alive, to break free from the concrete chains that make me stay where I am, where I don’t want to be. I am a shadow. A figure that always stands behind the light. Who can see the love, the balance, the opportunity shining but can never reach it, forever lost in the dark. I am…

What does the future look like for a domestic violence survivor?

As a domestic violence survivor, I am plagued with the stigmas, the shame and the guilt of being who I am.

But even worse than that is the self-doubt I feel and the questions that haunt me on a daily basis.

Will I ever be able to love? Will anybody ever be able to love me? Will I always be this sad? Will I always think death would be easier? Will I always be alone? Will I always be “that girl who was…