You and I we’re the same Live and die, we’re the same Hear my voice, know my name You and I we’re the same Avett Brothers – Live and Die It is hard to believe that a year has passed […]
I’ve always told my children they were born perfect. I believe we are all perfect in the eyes of our creator. And together, we have a unique opportunity to make the world a better place. No matter our gender, skin […]
I remember my first encounter with the code. It was an innocent encounter made with innocent eyes that would then forever lose their innocence. I was around 9 years old and I was enjoying what most kids my age did […]
*Disclaimer: I know there are some real health reasons you may have to cut out certain foods, but by no means is that any sort of diet. Just like it’s important to listen to your intuition, it’s important to listen […]
I once lived a life where my prolonged existence deemed improbable. It wasn’t obvious to most, but mental illness slowly deteriorated my existence. The notches on the battery icon hanging over my head slowly winded down until there was one […]
Pretty consistent internal dialogue: “That donut looks so good. Blueberry old-fashioned? I haven’t had one in so long. Maybe just this one time.” “No. I don’t need one. I’m training and need to stay fit. I have projects to send […]
I’ve now been asked a few times about my donut obsession, so I thought I would let loose on how it started and how it’s been such an integral part of my recovery. I’ve lived in Chicago for eleven months […]
We live in a world where obesity is not a disease held by a small percentage of our population, rather obesity has become an epidemic. As the processed food industries psychologically manipulate us into thinking we should consume more of […]
Although vulnerability has helped me more in my recovery than anything else has, I was well aware of the potential negative consequences. I have been in denial that others have taken advantage of me, but this is an open letter […]
