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Suicide Prevention Month: Why Your Voice Matters

For those who know me, for those who read my blogs, my books and just my writing, death and suicide are often a topic of discussion. It is certainly not a topic most like to talk about or even consider. I have had many breaking points in life, struggling with depression, anxiety, financial struggles, especially… Continue reading Suicide Prevention Month: Why Your Voice Matters

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Explore ‘Short Stories from a Child’s Mind’ – A New Book Release

I am pleased to announce the release of my newest book, “Short Stories from a Child’s Mind: The Collection,” now available through major online retailers including Amazon and Barnes & Noble. Notably, the book is also offered via bookshop.org, with each purchase supporting independent bookstores. This collection comprises short stories I wrote at age 12,… Continue reading Explore ‘Short Stories from a Child’s Mind’ – A New Book Release

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Celebrating the Life and Legacy of My Late Mother

Happy Birthday Mom (Linda Gutierrez), it has been always ten years since you have been with us, but you are missing every day. You would have been celebrating your 66th birthday today. Imagining we would be celebrating your birthday simply at your favorite restaurant, Olive Garden, you were simple like that no fancy restaurants and… Continue reading Celebrating the Life and Legacy of My Late Mother

Education and Learning, Just about Anything, Mental Health, Writing

Confronting Career and Financial Shame: My Journey

Shame is a prevalent part of my life each day, I wake up with shame and I go to sleep with shame, as one of the main themes in my life for years now which is one of the reasons I wrote Runaway, Shame, my memoir out December 1st, yes that is my shameless plug,… Continue reading Confronting Career and Financial Shame: My Journey

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The Voices in My Head

I often play conversations in my head, not sure if anyone does what you may say to a person at home, at work in various scenarios. I re-play words/conversations in my might regularly in how I am going to explain to my family one when I am no longer here. Sadly the only conversation I… Continue reading The Voices in My Head

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Pre-Order Now: Short Story Collection and ‘Doll Parts’ Novel

I am pleased to announce the upcoming release of two distinct books, available on August 30th and September 7th. August 30, 2025 The first is a curated collection of short stories, originally written during my early adolescence. These works span various genres—including horror, fantasy, and whimsical fiction—and reflect influences from film and other sources. Each… Continue reading Pre-Order Now: Short Story Collection and ‘Doll Parts’ Novel

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Exposure: The Secret Sins of The Rich, Famous and Everyday Man.

Why is society so surprised with the debauchery of men and women, thinking at this exact moment of Trump and Epstein. Epstein a wealthy financier and sex offender, yet society seems so alarmed that Trump was a friend of his, the proof is in the pudding at they say, there are receipts of their friendships,… Continue reading Exposure: The Secret Sins of The Rich, Famous and Everyday Man.

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Overcoming Financial Turmoil: Personal Reflections

It is said “Money makes the world turn”, which is a true statement in my opinion as for most of humanity, we need money to survive, to live, to eat, to have a sense of peace in our life. I would like to believe that most humans just want to be able to keep the… Continue reading Overcoming Financial Turmoil: Personal Reflections

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Overcoming Adversity: How Second Chances Change Lives

Second chances are always appreciated in our lives whether it’s a second chance at a relationship or a career or to rebuild. I can honestly say I have gotten a few second chances in life especially after my Suicide attempt in 2007. At that point in my life which I was in my mid-twenties I… Continue reading Overcoming Adversity: How Second Chances Change Lives

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Exploring Grief: Suicide in Reservation Dogs and The Bear

The aftermath of Suicide is well displayed in media if you have ever watched the television series “Reservation Dogs” and “The Bear” where two the characters the television series center around is where Daniel reflecting the high rates of suicide in Indigenous communities. Whereas Mikey in the Bear also commits suicide which sets the tone… Continue reading Exploring Grief: Suicide in Reservation Dogs and The Bear