Depressed? Stress? Anxious? Or even to the point of suicidal? Hey, life is real. I am not judging because I’ve been there, and I’ve learned ways to cope. The future of healing is possible. However, it is an adventure, and it is up to you if you want to take it. This is my Ten … Continue reading My Ten Ways to Heal a Broken Heart, Mind, and Soul
“Ber” months… it means the year is almost over. 2 vacations in; Hawaii and Cancun. And yet, Philippines is still my number one place to go. Philippines this year? Maybe? I enjoy travelling because it has become my time for tranquility. New people to meet, new places to explore, and moments that are worth remembering. … Continue reading My moments
“How lucky I am to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard.” – Winnie the Pooh As the years go by, I am learning to say goodbye. I am blessed that I had an outstanding therapist that provided great assistance on how to cope well with goodbyes. Recently, I went through another month long … Continue reading Meet me
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
Dear Suicide, You do not control me. I will not give that power so you can dictate my actions. I know that you were a big part of my life. You pretended to be my friend. During my darkest days, you acted like you care by lying to me. You told me that death was … Continue reading Dear Suicide
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
Praying is essential in Christian life. However, there was a time when I needed to do more; I asked for help. I have a heart for people with mental illness. I can’t compare my situation with others because mental illness varies with people. For some, it can be a lifetime battle. Some are getting better, … Continue reading When I did more than just pray
Try saying “forgive and forget” to a mother who lost her child due to murder. Try saying “forgive and forget” to a soldier who had to kill a mother to protect his men. Try saying “forgive and forget” to a woman who was abducted and raped. Try saying “forgive and forget” to someone who been … Continue reading I hate “Forgive and Forget”
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
Reminder: This is a diary entry. It is what I feel at the moment. If it encourages you, I am grateful. I have relationship and trust issues. I have panic attacks and anxiety attacks. I can handle them really well now, but it is still there and I get them most of the time. There … Continue reading Diary Entry: Trust Issues and Relationships
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