Mental health/illness and the Black community.

So.. I have just spent the last few hours writing a personal statement for a job application (Something I feel I'm actually getting better at) to find that I missed the deadline by an hour. 😦 I was impressed with some of what I wrote though - not often, lol - so thought I'd share …

If you can’t hear…

It has been such a long while hasn't it. Its funny how the experiences and the reflection never stop though. I, as you can imagine have plenty to catch up on and post, but I guess these reflections have been the most constant and apparent. The more I get involved in the things I love …

I AM… still learning

Why is it so hard to remember who I am, and what I deserve? Why do I settle? Why do I put up with mediocre? These are questions I continually ask myself. I have been doing so much crying lately for no specific reason but triggers. For so long I’ve been wanting to touch on …

the I AM movement…

I AM... DSY....   If you have been following or reading my writing for any time now, then you’ll already know that this is a life blog, its about self-discovery and being able to look at where I have come from, present situation and exploring the intricacies of it living in and loving my own …

I’m in the high risk category. Are you?

I’ve been away for some time now, again not due to having nothing to write I really thought this piece would look at grief, as I suddenly lost a friend to cancer. Totally unprepared and unexpected. As far as we were all concerned she was fit and well. Young, healthy weight, non-smoker, and otherwise in …

Its ok, not to be ok…

I have so many pieces that I’ve began writing about motherhood, that I just don’t know how to post or complete. Motherhood is a topic that is so close to my heart, yet complex for me to delve into. As babies the hardest thing for me was lack of sleep, then terrible 2’s, and now …

I’m committed to me.

The hammer and chisel – a mere metaphor for the source of what you’re truly afraid to open your heart to. True vulnerability is the answer to all our fears, but how many of us are brave enough to explore it? Sometimes we must let go of what we are used to, what we think …

No such thing as compromise, only sacrifice.

***What are the things that have helped shape you, that are ‘frowned upon’ or ‘taboo’? *** ** What standards have you assumed on your life, as a result of examples you’ve seen or what you’ve been told/taught? ** When I say self-love, I think people automatically think I’m referring to my physical appearance (as let’s …

Ahhh!

Being brave, following my dreams, facing fears and jumping when its scariest. I've been taking the small steps that all seem to be adding up. Right now the feelings are mixed, I'm feeling proud about the few small decisions I've made over the last few weeks, but also like things are about to heat up …

5 steps forward…

... 0 steps back. Back, at the time of year where reflection is of prominence. It’s been the same every year, for as long as I can remember, those last couple of months, before my next birthday. My "trigger time" is usually the end of September/beginning of October, this is when I begin to scrutinise …