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Personal stories and open conversations about epilepsy, stigma, mental health, healthcare access, housing, advocacy, and the social conditions that shape quality of life.

December 25, 2024

2025: A Whole New Chapter

It feels like I'm going to begin next year with the running start with three main ideas in my head. We all know I'm a continuous fighting purple…

November 18, 2024

Being on the fence

I know I really am "on the fence" in regards to a couple of subjects, as advocacy for a person with epilepsy and mental illness I speak freely…

November 8, 2024

You never know when you’re really listened to…

I'm game with constructive criticism or feedback of any kind, sometimes it is unexpected when and by who.Upon a visit to the dispensary today, I hear "Hia Sarina"…

November 8, 2024

Certified Community Health Worker…oh what a world

What are we, what we do, and definitely the journey we take to reach such title is not exactly understood by everyone. Our significance is somewhat unseen.Time to…

October 27, 2024

Certified Community Health Worker…and?

It's very frustrating spending 18 months working hard to get something to make you a Certified Community Health worker (vs. CHW) and get CDC Public Health training just…

September 14, 2024

Tick tock…then miscommunication

In previous post I had mentioned that I was counting on a future job position it was going to solve many problems for me to help me get…

August 24, 2024

Tick tock…

I'm starting my countdown only 10 days away from the new chapter; I'm tickled pink inside and out it's hard to put in words. ⏱️I am 35 years…

August 23, 2024

Finding oneself: A little distance doesn’t hurt

Every person is trying to "find themselves" in multiple ways. Finding the answer is hard for all, but it can take a bit for a warrior. Something to…

July 27, 2024

Positivity Sets Me Free

I'm at my best when there's positive energy, serenity, no bad vibes in my head. There's plenty of static flowing through a purple warrior's brain on the regular,…

July 12, 2024

All work and no play; go berserk and no pay

Fun is essential in life, that infamous phrase is "laughter's the best medicine."Fun: n. Amusement, enjoyable, especially lively and playful.Considering the world we live in there's not a…

July 12, 2024

Persistence pays off

It's been a lot of baby steps to get where I am in life. That's mentally, emotionally, and physically. Where I am currently is long from my initial…

June 14, 2024

C’mon I’m trying…

I wonder: What good is it to earn a certificate when nothing quite seems to fit? It seems like I'm a puzzle with missing pieces. Seemingly with all…