This photo says so much about who I am in my life today. When I first entered detox in 2007, I would get on my knees and awkwardly say, "God help me not use today. Help me to stay in treatment". I'm so humbled and grateful to God for saving from from a life filled with shame, self hate and...
It was a snowy Sunday. A freezing, icy rain kind of snow day. I was in a bad mood and I refused to be comforted by God or anyone else. I was angry and I felt like my old self. I lashed out at my son’s father and at God for no good reason. I couldn't pray. I needed to nap and I slept for 3 hours....
Today, one of the most rewarding things in my life, is getting to share my story with others that haven't figured out theirs yet. I have come to know that when I share in a transparent and vulnerable way - it gives others a chance to do the same. And when we finally tell someone else about the...
She walked through the world, seemingly alone. Sunlight reflecting sadness off of her hazel eyes, wind blowing her purple bangs into them. She walks with confidence even though she had none....
Some people’s voices are heard loud and clear. Some people’s voices are quiet, because of a personal fear. Still, there are others, who don’t have the choice to speak. Even if they had chance, their...
PTSD is short for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, and this an illness that people suffer from. As for me, I struggle with this everyday. There was something traumatic that happened in the lives of...
When I began this website, I was blogging my past journal entries from the times I was being trafficked and then addicted to drugs, along with a present day reflections to show how far I have come...
If I want to see change in this world, then I must be the change myself. If I want to empower and inspire women then I must be transparent and authentic in my own life. - I need to walk my talk....
I was 18 years old.. I just graduated from a vocational high school and passed the test in front of the cosmetology board. I was excited to be a licensed hairdresser and was attending a community...