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
Tag: Anxiety
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
Understanding Mental Health Awareness Month: A Personal Journey
Did you know its mental Health Awareness Month? well it is for the month of May. Such an important month for awareness to those who struggle like myself. For those that do not know what and why this month exist, it all says it in the name, but for additional context: Mental Health Awareness Month (also… Continue reading Understanding Mental Health Awareness Month: A Personal Journey
Confronting My Inner Beast: A Memoir on Mental Health
The beast of my life has not been satisfied by my most recent Autobiography "The Forgotten Son" and although I am very proud of the work I have put out giving the reader a picture of my whole life, there is one piece that still affects me each and every day and that is my… Continue reading Confronting My Inner Beast: A Memoir on Mental Health
The Hidden Struggles of the Holiday Season: A Call for Kindness
During this time of year, the holidays. I often think about the amount of grief and sadness people are going through. I believe that this is time when suicides are at the highest levels as many go through this time of year feeling lonely as they look around who appear to be happy, have happy… Continue reading The Hidden Struggles of the Holiday Season: A Call for Kindness
Mental Health Awareness Month is Here!
Did you know its mental Health Awareness Month? well it is for the month of May. Such an important month for awareness to those who struggle like myself. For those who read my blog, hear my Pods and watch my Vlogs, my struggle is real and part of me each day. But sadly its difficult… Continue reading Mental Health Awareness Month is Here!
The Weight of My Life’s Choices
I often reflect on my life, my choices, and where I am today in my life. I’ll admit that career-wise I thought I would be much further into this life today. Although I am not complaining about my current state and the company I work for, I thank GOD. God has position me in a… Continue reading The Weight of My Life’s Choices
Unhinged Again…But I Will Be Ok
This week I was having a real moment for some reason as my mind was filled with turmoil , thoughts of un-satisfaction. Thoughts of feeling as my life has no meaning as I self-reflected on my life which I do a lot as my heart struggles. I look at the mistakes of my life, the… Continue reading Unhinged Again…But I Will Be Ok
Happy New Year to 2024, Good Riddance to 23′
Goodbye 2023 and good riddance! But not completely as I wrap up this year filled with hardship and successes but more hardships than I have needed and even now recovering for this year and wont be made whole again until a year from on and I am talking emotionally and financially. Just like 1 year… Continue reading Happy New Year to 2024, Good Riddance to 23′
Giving myself the Gift of 5 more years of Life
The holidays are certainly a time of self-reflection, what we consider to be the most important. Although one could look at my life and see that I have nothing to be down about, as I have a family wife and daughter whom I Love. But each day I think how much better their life could… Continue reading Giving myself the Gift of 5 more years of Life