For my final project, my professor asked us to pick an organization and make it our own ministry. I picked SPEAK YOUR SILENCE. Why? “The stitch saved my life.” This is the mock-up story (short version): 39,000,000: The estimated number of Americans who were sexually abused as kids. It’s a mainstream tragedy and is at the … Continue reading Speak Your Silence
Another wedding, another story. But, this time, it is closer to home. My dearest friend since middle school tied the knot to a beautiful, gorgeous, and wonderful lady. Wedding, the celebration of love, is a beautiful display of commitment. I am quite amazed that this current season of my life, I am experiencing the theme of … Continue reading A Love That Never Fails
Crush is a funny word. Its literal meaning is “romantic attraction that is somewhere short of love” – something short-lived and superficial. But buried in the word’s etymology is somewhat contradictory sense of intensity, of something pressing or grinding (and even a sense of violence if you consider the word’s original meaning, which included a … Continue reading Sayonara & Hello
Bravo. Brave. Annoying. Triggering. Upsetting, Sad, Real, Truth, Suicidal, Death, Pain, Help, Hope. These are my 13 Reasons why You should and should not watch this show. Bravo – Well done. The acting, the music, the story line, and the pacing are all in sync to get the viewers captivated. Bravo for the director, producers, … Continue reading 13 Reasons Why
Are you willing to understand someone’s point of view before stating your own? Conflict happens because of misunderstanding. It occurs when an opposing belief, opinion, or a statement differ against another’s perspective. Conflicts result in wars, divorce, broken relationships, and even death. Conflict is damaging when it is handled poorly. Marriage ends up in divorce. … Continue reading Conflict
I am sharing this personal diary entry to share the world that mental illness is real. The mental struggle of an individual is fatal. I wrote this entry when I felt hopeless and numb. I felt like a floating log waiting for wherever the river takes me. People like me suffer, and we all suffer … Continue reading Diary Entry: Waiting For Hope
Reminder: This is a diary entry. It is what I feel at the moment. If it encourages you, I am grateful. I have mistrust/abuse and abandonment issues. When something traumatic happens at a very young age, the young developing mind tries to understand something that is hard to comprehend so the brain develops maladaptive coping … Continue reading Diary Entry: Abuse and Abandonment Issues
People come and go. I can finally accept that. It is heartbreaking when friendship fall apart. But, I should be thankful that at least there were good memories with them. There are different level of friends, so I will try to have my own definition of them. The Professionals They are your co-worker buddies. They … Continue reading Friends
Provider's Hands, Heart, and Mind 