For the past two years, I have struggled to see beyond today. It’s like looking forward was too scary, and looking backward wasn’t an option. It left me in a spot that was pessimistic and wary. Don’t get me wrong, there is power in living in the now, but it wasn’t that for me. It’s …
It’s been a hot minute since I wrote a blog about my mental health, so here we go again. Some of you may be growing weary of the topic, but let me tell you, there is no one warier than me. I’m tired. It feels like a constant daily battle to win over the negative …
Alexia is a complex character with her own set of character flaws. Giving her depression and anxiety was no easy choice. It meant that things would be even more challenging for her and that she would struggle to adapt. But it also meant that she would have the furthest to grow. I wanted a character …
Writing a book can happen in many different stages. Some people are planners. They sit down before a single word is written and map out their entire book. Other people, like me, are more fly by the seat of their pants. There is a popular TikTok video that goes like this; Reader: I can’t wait …
In March of 2021, I entered a severe episode of depression. I was diagnosed with bipolar disorder nearly 3 years ago. I always knew that depression was a potential, especially considering that it was in my history. Never did I imagine that it would be something that would nearly take my life in 2021. But …
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Life is hard. There is no doubt about that. It will throw you curveballs, break your heart, and spit you back out. But there is another side to it; the extreme good. I’m not just talking about one thing going right. I’m talking about dozens of things piling up and blasting you with good. That …