In this episode we dive into the aftermath of the shooting, Cierra share’s memories of her hospital stay in Corpus, reconnecting with her mom and how that led her to the next phase of her journey. She shares very raw and vulnerable feelings of depression, thoughts of suicide, the challenges she faces in everyday life. She also goes over the triumphs and what she has accomplished thus far and what she hopes to accomplish in the future. If you are interested in following Cierra on her journey you can follow her on FB @ Cierra TempFB or on Instagram @danielle22crazybeautiful Let’s encourage her to start a Podcast!

In this episode I sit down with my Sister in law Cierra and she tells her story about being a survivor of gun violence. We discuss looking for the red flags while in a new relationship, not ignoring the red flags, the importance of holding standards and holding your partner accountable for their actions. We go into how not dealing with loss can lead to self destructive behavior. Cierra walks us through her memories of that horrific night and what led to the moment where she was staring death in the face. If you or anyone you know has been subject to domestic violence please seek help. There are so many resources available to you. Listen to your intuition when things don’t feel right. It can be the very thing that saves your life.

In this Episode my cousin Anthony and I talk about his coming out story. We discuss his family dynamic, what it was like growing up with his grandparents and his fear of disappointing his family. This constant fear led him down a road of depression and isolation. He shares about how he was subject to bullying all through his adolescence and how he overcame his bullies and other challenges he faced on the road through life. We talk about where he is now and he gives a little bit of advice to the younger generation out there who may be facing similar obstacles. Y’all check out The Scream Queer Podcast every Tuesday! Wherever podcasts are available!

In this episode Danielle and I talk about losing our father. We revisit the day he went to the hospital and everything that led up to his passing away. We also talk about the aftermath of loss and how important it is to allow yourself to go through the grieving process. We share about how we feel different choices played vital roles in who we are today. If you have experienced loss of a loved one or friend just know that you are not alone, you will get through it. One day at a time.

In this episode I sit down with my little sister Danielle and she goes over her experiences with hidden Drug and alcohol addiction. We discuss those moments that led her down the road of substance abuse. We talk a little bit about our family dynamic and what I was witnessing on the outside. We also go over the road that led to my sisters recovery which was done with no type of rehabilitation facility or guidance. We also go over how she is doing today in her journey of recovery. If you or anyone you know is struggling with addiction just know you aren’t alone and there are many resources available to you. Don’t give up hope.

In this episode we discuss the day in the park that Mason decided to take the first steps in recovery. We will be going over a little bit of our conversation in the park and the challenges he faced while trying to remain sober. He will be sharing his take on rehab and how he felt having family support helped him through one of the most difficult times of his life. We also discuss the many things he has accomplished in his sobriety and how even though the road may seem long and the goal may sometimes seem unobtainable that is not the case if you believe in yourself and you take it one moment at a time. If you are struggling with addiction or a loved one of someone struggling with addiction don’t give up hope the chains can be broken. If it happened for our family it can happen for you!

In this episode I sit down with Mason Silva (my brother) who is recovering addict. We will be discussing his journey through addiction, some of the emotional challenges he faced in his adolescent years and how those challenges contributed to him using different substances as ways of numbing problems he was facing. We also discuss my point of view as a loved one and what it was like for me seeing my brother go through his addiction.