Stigma: The Thorn in My Side

Since I was a young child there was a thorn in my side–a thorn in my flesh that penetrated deep … More

My New Year’s Resolution is One Word

Hello everyone. I’ve missed you all. Since I began my blog two years ago, I have never written so few … More

My Happily Ever After

Since I am still working non-stop on my memoir (almost done… really) I thought I would repost this poem I … More

I am Participating in NaNoWriMo 2018

It’s that time of the year again. It’s November and for many writers, including myself, that means it’s time for: … More

Melancholy – a Poem and a Song

“And so being young and dipped in folly, I fell in love with melancholy.” ~Edgar Allen Poe Hello. You’re back. … More

I’m Not the Calm in the Storm

I am currently employed at an alternative school for special needs children. At first, I thought this was an excellent … More

Missing Puzzle Pieces

Living with a mental illness most of my life, forced me to pretend. I became a great actor, masquerading and … More

Password For Life

Have you ever forgot your password to your online bank account? Then you used the wrong password too many times so they put a freeze on your account and you could no longer have any access into your account. You knew they were trying to protect you from fraud and identity theft, but you just […]