“Taking care of yourself doesn’t mean me first, it means me too.” – L.R. Knost

Many of us spend a majority of our time taking care of other people, whether it be in our personal life or professionally. We tend to lose sight of ourselves and self-care takes a back burner. When we start to realize how much we have neglected ourselves sometimes we rebound too swiftly in the opposite …

Depression:Shift Energy & Change Routines

Depression is a very hard illness to deal with..one of the things that I have found that helps is shifting energy...You have to shift energy away from what is the root of the depression and that may mean that you have to cut ties with people, situations, and possibly change up your routine. We all …

BEING REAL WITH YOURSELF

Sometimes being real with yourself is the hardest thing that you could ever do...It is so easy to point out the flaws in others and to offer beneficial life advice to everyone else but continue to sink into the dark hole that is your life. One of the most important facts of life is to …

The Journey Begins

Thanks for joining me!  This blog is a safe zone for anyone who may be dealing with mental health issues or have loved ones who may be dealing with mental health issues, substance abuse issues and for felons attempting to reintegrate into society.  I plan to dedicate my voice and my words to "detaching the …