Forgetmenots

Today at one of my jobs I was lucky enough to see my residents play Special Olympics Golf.  I truly feel so blessed to know so many inspiring individuals. I have worked in the healthcare field for about 9 years – and have worked with people with a variety of psychological and physical disabilities for 8 years now! The individuals that I have had the opportunity to work with have taught me really…

I remember everything, Whether I want to or not. • Everyone always said “She’s in her own world, Got her head in the clouds, What a freak, Why does she bury herself in that journal?” • I kept to myself because every time I didn’t, I was betrayed and belittled. People were not kind. I was surrounded by Monsters. I protected myself In my day dreams. I blocked out the bullying and abuse. I locked up…

When I meet people who are filled with judgement and negativity, I try to remind myself that they are probably struggling with something internally. Not everyone knows how to love themselves, be open minded, forgive, or cope with life’s challenges. Although, It’s never okay to be cruel. As a way to help myself remain kind and neutral, I take a deep breath and focus on the energy I’m sending out…

Living with PTSD means my mind and body are constantly at war, every second of every day. From the tiniest flashbacks, memories, smells, noises, to the worst nightmares, I literally go numb sometimes. Things start to spin and get really blurry, I can’t hear or speak correctly. I forget how to breathe. My head aches and soon I can’t feel my body at all. My eyes turn into camera lenses and I can’t…

The rational part of a teen’s brain isn’t fully developed and won’t be until about age 25. In fact, research has found that adult and teen brains work very differently. Adults think with the prefrontal cortex, the brain’s rational part.This is the part of the brain that responds to situations with good judgment and an awareness of long-term consequences. Teens process information with the…

It’s okay to keep your distance from people who won’t own up to their mistakes. Big or small, They may even try to make you feel like somehow, some way – it’s your fault. It’s not. Hold them accountable just as you hold yourself. Don’t let them disturb your inner peace. So many people build their ego up with excuses, judgement and blame games. Eventually they will realize how weak those building…

There’s something to be said about the things you witness, when no one realizes you’re even paying attention. But, Where is the line? When do you walk up, and when do you walk away? We are taught to bow our heads in silence, keep our hands to ourselves – behave, and mind our own business. This is where safety lies, and “What if” dies.  Over the years, I have learned to observe my surroundings and…