Tag: #unicorns
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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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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…