Tag: #unicorns
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HEALING POETRY
Revel in your Future Self By: Brittany Gonzales My perspective on the world has changed Two broken hearts and my soul always aches for the world’s woes, Alas, things do not keep me down for long I head towards the road of healing, Crying out in pain and looking forward to bliss I go to…
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The slow crawl to healing after 13+ years of trauma
By: Brittany Gonzales Trauma can be many things *Disclaimer: I am not a professional. These are my own personal experiences and wisdom. We all have our healing journeys in life. For some people (like me) it takes several years to heal from a traumatic event. These traumatic events can range from a car accident, violent…
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Soaring to a better you!
By: Brittany Gonzales Deciding to hold yourself accountable for your actions is admirable. People may have caused your pain and suffering, but you design your life. I strive not to let my depression and anxiety keep me down. Instead, I soar to my better self! I have learned that life is not going to…
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The Power of Poetry
Strands of my Red Hair By: Brittany Gonzales Strands of my red hair fall daily, In a blink I lose a piece of myself—— Where do all of these pieces reside? Are they on my chocolate-colored couch, sunk in between the cushions? Will they appear in the unlikeliest of places, the need to collect my pieces back, Next, these fine hairs can…
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Interviewing a Person Diagnosed with Depression
How are you feeling today? 1. Today has been a good day. The kids have behaved for the most part. I try to do busy activities to make the day more fun for everyone. It also gives me a nice distraction. We made Kool-Aid Play Doh. Do you ever feel that feeling of anxiety, nerves…
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The Small Moments Bring the Most Peace
The Delicious Seabass, A Mouthwatering Fish of My Dreams The seabass is a yummy delight that awakens my taste buds. Once that yummy delight reaches my tongue, my mouth waters as the fish excites all my senses. If cooked properly, the smell of freshly baked seabass is like heaven. Heaven because I know that…
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What Are the Symptoms of Your Mental Illness?
(Depression & Anxiety) My lifelong struggle has always been depression and anxiety. I have felt its’ crippling effects for so many years (since I was a young child) that it is something I live with daily. However, that does not mean that I cannot live a whole, productive life because there are times, I can…