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

Just about Anything, Mental Health, Writing

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

Just about Anything, short-stories, Writing

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

Education and Learning, Just about Anything, myneedtolive, myneedtolive, Writing

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

Education and Learning, Just about Anything, Writing

Celebrating July 4th: A Reflection on Freedom

Happy Independence Day! Today is a day that many can appreciate but many do not as we sometimes forget the meaning of this day, I am guilty of this as well. Many will think of this day as a holiday that many have off to fire up the old Bar-B-Que, invite friends and family over… Continue reading Celebrating July 4th: A Reflection on Freedom

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

Reflections on Fatherhood: A Complex Journey

As a father celebrates Father’s Day, it can be complicated but not in the way one would think. You see of course, I grew up with my own father who is still living today named Moses. My own mother and father divorced when I was about five years old and my sister about three years… Continue reading Reflections on Fatherhood: A Complex Journey

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

Rediscovering Your Life’s Light

The author reflects on feeling a loss of personal joy despite loving their family. They reminisce about brighter times and battle inner turmoil, believing their own value is diminishing. Writing serves as an escape and a legacy, while they grapple with life's challenges and existential thoughts about significance and worth.

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

Life After Suicide: Finding Hope Again

Suicide prevention continues to be a topic we should all care about as I at one point struggled and even attempted many years ago, thankful to be here today. It's important to have an open discussion about struggle and stop making those with depression a stigma. There is hope for all who suffer, I am proof of that and here is my story.

Education and Learning, Just about Anything, Writing

The Dystopian Echoes of 1984 in Modern America

Please note I wrote this in 2020, how times have not changed but gotten more clearer to what we experience today, your welcome America. As a writer and a reader, I often find that fictional imitates real life as something one could think is unimaginable to imageable to our world. In addition to loving books,… Continue reading The Dystopian Echoes of 1984 in Modern America

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

The Dangers of Media Obsession in Today’s Society

We live in world that constantly tells us how much of nothings we are. Living in the U.S. I am confronted with this each day. As I live in a country of extreme wealth, millionaires and billionaires who use media to make it known to the world how little we are to this country and… Continue reading The Dangers of Media Obsession in Today’s Society