My career is in public health, where I spend my time advocating for people in order for a reduction in health disparities. The clients we serve are typically low income, with insurance difficulties, health problems or risks, and competing needs in obtaining the necessary resources to survive. I have worked to get people access to…
Tag: Mental Health
The Truth Is…
The truth sometimes hurts and the reality is that chronic illness is not always pretty. While positivity, strength and optimism are usually my forte, especially on this platform, there are times when being chronically ill feels like a prison sentence. I didn’t ask for this life and would not wish chronic illness on anyone. People…
Goals and Growth
It’s been a REALLY long time since my last post and a lot of things have been happening, both good and bad. I will start posting regularly again with updates and inspiration, but I wanted to leave this here. I truly believe that everything happens for a reason and have faith that everything will work…
Do What Works
One word to describe my life right now is chaotic. I am 10 weeks away from graduating from my MPH program and currently in the process of looking for a job where I can hopefully work full time. As if that isn’t enough, I am still dealing with my ongoing health problems. I have had…
Forget Me Not
I close my eyes and see the past. Breath heavy, body convulsing, hot skin, cold body begging for mercy Is this a nightmare? Eyes open, nothing has changed This is not a nightmare; this is reality. I close my eyes and see the past. Voices talking but my face is covered. I cannot associate the…
My Hidden Truths 