Everyone needs someone they can lean on when times are hard. What happens when chronic becomes too much for other? Do you keep searching for support? Do you shutdown? It can be difficult knowing how to get through but it always starts with you. Sometimes you just have to sit with yourself. If you struggling to find support, seek professional care ✨

My favorite quote from the poem, As I Am by Asia Samson says, “This ain’t about God finding you amongst a sea of faces, this is about you finding God in the most chaotic of places.” It reminds me that life will be difficult but that difficult doesn’t negate our worth. Each of our hearts are valuable. Religion, in my opinion, is extremely divisive; yet as a woman of faith, my relationship with God plays an enormous role in my life and will be found in my poetry. I hope this poem reaches you with love ✨

Ever wake up at 3am? I was told there was a spiritual meaning behind it. This poem was born from my wonderings on such a morning I decided to embrace the call. What about you, what has a 3am wake up call brought to your mind? ✨

The societal shift of Covid-19 highlighted the state of many of our internal woes. The mandatory isolation brought forth fears and wounds that have been ignored for years- injustices, abandonment, rejection, anxiety, depression, toxic thinking and behaviors, and codependency. May each of us take off the mask and live with the trust and integrity that cherishes vulnerability, respect for life, and allows us to really connect as a global society ✨

Imposter syndrome is a real problem for those who’ve grown up unable to trust in themselves and their abilities. When you’re constantly compared to others in a negative way, you begin to feel inferior and it impacts the way you see yourself and interact with others. If you were ever made to feel worthless because you weren’t at the levels someone else told you that you ought to be at, understand, you are valuable as you are. You are enough and worthy of being present in your own way in your own time ✨

Individuals struggling through their mental health often struggle with healthy relationships as managing friendships and relationships aren’t easy for them. It isn’t easy on loved ones either. I have deep compassion for all involved. Be kind to others and yourself whenever you can ✨

Individuals with anxiety and depression live in a cycle of chaos. It impacts every aspect of their lives and the burnout is a real beast to come back from. This poem is a snapshot of my experience as I pursue my academic goals. ✨

Life is beautiful when you look for the beauty in it. For individuals who suffer chronic physical ailments, it can be a struggle to stay high spirited. This poem is for all who need the reminder to revel in the small moments of the day. ✨

In honor of Juneteenth, I share the significance of this day to me. And in case you’re wondering- I only found out the historical importance years later, how’s that for serendipity ✨

As an artist, I write not only for myself but from my heart to express sadness for the circumstances impacting our world. This is how I stand to be counted. ✨