My Ordinary Life

In today's episode I reflect on the search of my biological father. My father left my mother and I before I was born. Is this a happy ending? Did anything positive come from this search? Find out.......

In today's episode I talk about my experience having a sister who is special needs and has mental health disabilities. My younger sister, by 5 years, suffers from VCFS and Schizophrenia. For those of you who don't know, Velocardiofacial syndrome (VCFS) is a genetic condition characterized by abnormal pharyngeal arch development that results in defective development of the parathyroid glands, thymus, and the conotruncal region of the heart. Shprintzen and colleagues first described the syndrome in 1978.Dec 15, 2020 and Schizophrenia is a chronic brain disorder that affects less than one percent of the U.S. population. When schizophrenia is active, symptoms can include delusions, hallucinations, disorganized speech, trouble with thinking and lack of motivation.

In today's episode I share my story about being bullied from 3rd-11th grade. How has it impacted me? Is bullying worse today with technology and social media? What's your story?

In this mornings episode I talk about my experience with dating and making new friends. Does social media have a negative impact on being able to begin and maintain these relationships? Or is it just people have become so shitty self entitled? 

 Next time you take a bite of chocolate, think about where that chocolate comes from. Did you know Cacao was a fruit Do you know what it looks like or where it grows? Also, I recommend watching Down to Earth with Zac Efron on Netflix. It's mind blowing.

In this episode I reflect on the time I was wrongly institutionalized. What is it like you may ask? Cruel, depressing and cut off from the outside.

In this episode I talk about my first-hand experience with being FWBs with an AFL/NFL player. It's not all cracked up to be. I started becoming the woman I always hated. I was losing myself in this world. Did I make it out okay? Find out on today's episode....

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In this mini diary I talk about my experience with giving birth to my son, Daniel, and shortly after losing my stepfather to Pancreatic Cancer. 

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In this episode I talk about my battle with suicide. If you or anyone you know is suffering from suicidal thoughts please speak up and reach out to get help. 

https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/

National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 800-273-8255

https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/suicide-prevention

Warning signs that someone may be at immediate risk for attempting suicide include:

Other serious warning signs that someone may be at risk for attempting suicide include:

It is important to note that suicide is not a normal response to stress. Suicidal thoughts or actions are a sign of extreme distress and should not be ignored. If these warning signs apply to you or someone you know, get help as soon as possible, particularly if the behavior is new or has increased recently.

On today's episode I talk about my biggest regret in life and the emotional pain I endured and still endure today. Turning pain from negative to positive is a HUGE accomplishment. 12 years of a toxic relationship that turned into a future of healthy friendship. Patience, self sacrifice and listening to what the universe whispers to you. If we can do it, so can you! :)