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The collection of blackout poetry I made during the workshop-don’t worry, I’ll post bigger pictures soon. My style seems to have morphed into fun cartoons. If you would like to learn how to do this, contact me. It’s a lot of fun and easy. I am available for youth groups, book clubs, support groups..... #blackoutpoetry #blackout #poetry #atlantapoetry #atlantaworkshop #atlantaart #atlantaevents #mentalhealth #recovery #blackoutcommunity #atlantawriters #atlantamentalhealth #atlantarecovery

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This was me Sunday. I wore a green ribbon at church to let people know that I am a supporter for people with mental health challenges or who perhaps are just having one of those days. Today I need to go to the store and buy more ribbon for others to wear. Together we are making a difference and erasing the stigma surrounding mental health. Last night I attended and helped out a poetry event to promote women’s mental wellness. I taught how to do blackout poetry and we shared our fears and how we will counter them. Shoutout to @denellporche @homexpatl @teawittina Thank you! Let’s keep talking and supporting each other! #selfie #mentalhealth #mentalhealthrecovery #nami #namiga #namidekalb #stampoutstigma #mentalillnessisnotacrime #support #peersupport #atlantapoetry #atlantarecovery #atlantamentalhealth #selflove #selfcare poetryheals #artheals #blackoutpoetry #blackoutpoetrycommunity #blackoutpoetrytribe #alifeworthliving #hopeisreal #thriftstorefashion #fatacceptance #flabulous #edrecovery #bpdrecovery #ocdrecovery #depressionrecovery #bipolarrecovery #schizoawesome https://www.instagram.com/p/B7BuV_lF10z/?igshid=1d1mkx0nczgtn

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“My note to self today is...not be snarky.” LOL An entry in my journal. I have no idea why I was so worried about my attitude that day. LOL All I can say is that the only way to control what comes out of your mouth is through mindfulness. I don’t want to lose all of my snark though, then life would be too boring. Next year I’m thinking of offering a mindfulness workshop or two. Would you be interested? #mindfulness #snark #snarky #attitude #journal #journaling #goals #atlantamentalhealth #mentalhealth #recovery #selflove #alifeworthliving #hopeisreal #dbt #dbtskills #intention #intentionalliving #gratitudeattitude #gratitude https://www.instagram.com/p/B5I8zL5Fx5m/?igshid=cp5n6p53imve

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Shoutout to @maatmadecraftco for her original art and zines found at @metatl two weekends ago. I loved her wit and creativity! As part of @r2ise I am at The Atlanta MET most Thursdays. Today I will be taking an advocacy training but on October 19 I will be leading a #blackoutpoetry workshop. Come and have fun with your recovery! #atlanta #atlantaevents #atlantamentalhealth #indieartists #atlantaindieartist #atlantarecovery #artheals #writingheals #poetryheals #creativityheals #alifeworthliving #hopeisreal #schizoawesome #recoverywarrior #mentalhealthwarrior #blackoutpoetsofig #blackoutpoetrytribe #blackoutpoetrycommunity https://www.instagram.com/p/B3cibXpFB6x/?igshid=yjfu7j6vh6uy

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“All can change.” “i claim my power.” We made positive affirmation tags a few weeks ago. With time, positive affirmations really can change your thinking. You can download a pdf Of positive affirmations from my new Patreon account. Just search for Hope Is Real. #mentalhealthmatters #mentalhealthrecovery #bpdrecovery #recoverywarrior #bpdwarrior #hopeisreal #peersupport #mindbody #empowerment #atlantamentalhealth #depressionrecovery #bipolarrecovery #schizoaffectiverecovery #selfadvocacy #mentalhealthservices #anxietyrecovery #mentalhealthblogger #alifeworthliving #gratitude #gratefuleveryday #youcandoit #goodvibrations #fightstigma #positiveaffirmations #patreon #claimyourpower #allcanchange #artheals https://www.instagram.com/p/BygDI8klOiY/?igshid=1ahapedsop29k

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Healthcare Symposium at Stonecrest Library today. I will be providing the “consumer” point of view when the event turns toward mental health. It’s important to be informed about our mental health options-we need to fight stigma by talking about our mental health out loud! #mentalhealthmatters #mentalhealthrecovery #bpdrecovery #recoverywarrior #bpdwarrior #hopeisreal #peersupport #selfcaretips #mindbody #empowerment #atlantamentalhealth #depressionrecovery #bipolarrecovery #schizoaffectiverecovery #selfadvocacy #mentalhealthservices #anxietyrecovery #mentalhealthblogger #alifeworthliving #gratitude #gratefuleveryday #youcandoit #goodvibrations #fightstigma #stonecrestlibrary #activism #yoursilencewillnotprotectyou #speakup #mentalhealthadvocacy https://www.instagram.com/p/Bxm5gsxltxD/?igshid=1e3rpfd391a4u

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Got this skirt at the Inman Park festival last weekend-thanks Mom! I’m wearing blue velvet shoes but you can’t tell. This Friday come see me at Skyland Trail’s Arts in the Garden festival tomorrow from 10-3p selling books, poetry, paintings It’s one of my favorite festivals of the year! #skylandtrail #artsinthegarden #atlantaartfestival #atlantamentalhealth #mentalhealthrecovery #recoverywin #artheals #hopeisreal #atlantaart #blackoutpoetry #twohearts #blackoutpoetrytribe #blackoutpoetrycommunity #poetsofinstagram #artistsoninstagram #poetrylovers #bipolarrecovery #depressionrecovery #anxietyrecovery #ocdrecovery #edrecovery #bpdrecovery #schizorecovery #schizoawesome #spreadlove #gratitude #grateful #givingback #mentalhealthmatters #fatshion https://www.instagram.com/p/Bw9ojwkhddP/?igshid=y89zvg5phy7h

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“I love you absurdly.” I really like this one. I’m experimenting using colored pencils instead of markers. I like it so much I think I’m going to make copies and put some on magnets and cards. You can buy one this Friday at SkyLand Trail’s Arts in the Garden from 10-3p. I actually was a client there years ago and vending there is one of my ways of giving back. It’s a mental health center that I can actually recommend. #skylandtrail #artsinthegarden #atlantaartfestival #atlantamentalhealth #mentalhealthrecovery #recoverywin #artheals #hopeisreal #atlantaart #blackoutpoetry #coloredpencils #twohearts #blackoutpoetrytribe #blackoutpoetrycommunity #poetsofinstagram #artistsoninstagram #poetrylovers #bipolarrecovery #depressionrecovery #anxietyrecovery #ocdrecovery #edrecovery #bpdrecovery #schizorecovery #schizoawesome #spreadlove #gratitude #grateful #givingback #mentalhealthmatters https://www.instagram.com/p/Bw6261HB_ii/?igshid=y7n8jb1m0vdb

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Tomorrow’s the big day! Come gor blackoutpoetry magnets, cards, stickers and hope filled books. I’ll also have local mental health resources. #blackoutpoetry #blackoutpoetsofig #mentalhealth #atlantamentalhealth #decaturcrafts #decaturevents #decaturmentalhealth #artheals #mentalhealthrecovery #mentalhealthart #craftsavvymarket #mentalhealthwriter #recoverywriter https://www.instagram.com/p/BwKnpRuhacW/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=fxhuowg0kedi

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The day after the blog book workshop I’m showing at an art show. Presenting some zentangles representing female empowerment. Right now treating myself to ice cream after a recovery show and then a haircut. Living my dreams whether disabled or not. #blogger #writerscommunity #inspiration #mentalhealth #mentalhealthblogger #recovery #recoveryblogger #recoverywarrior #mentalhealthwarrior #anxietywarrior #schizoawesome #ocdwarrior #anxietyrecovery #atlantaworkshop #atlantarecovery #atlantamentalhealth #depressionwarrior #alifeworthliving #focusonthegood #bethechange #recoveryworks #youcandothis #youcandoit #artheals #femaleempowerment #zentangles #atlantaartist #disabledpride #disabilitypride #livingmydreams https://www.instagram.com/p/BuPH07Hhiln/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1fgbua9crjwgs

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March 1st I’m helping friend and inspiration, Asley Smith, host her blog-to-book writing workshop. Register by Tuesday! #blogger #writerscommunity #inspiration #mentalhealth #mentalhealthblogger #recovery #recoveryblogger #recoverywarrior #mentalhealthwarrior #anxietywarrior #schizoawesome #ocdwarrior #anxietyrecovery #atlantaworkshop #atlantarecovery #atlantamentalhealth #depressionwarrior #alifeworthliving #focusonthegood #bethechange #recoveryworks #youcandothis #youcandoit https://www.instagram.com/p/BuMpdGjhJZa/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=b6pxbg7jz29n

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#mentalhealthmatters #mentalhealthrecovery #bpdrecovery #recoverywarrior #bpdwarrior #anxietyrelief #hopeisreal #peersupport #spoonielife #selfcaretips #mindbody #researchispower #yourownexpert #empowerment #atlantamentalhealth #depressionrecovery #bipolarrecovery #schizoaffectiverecovery #respect #selfadvocacy #mentalhealthservices #anxietyrecovery #anxiety #anxietyisaliar #focusonthegood #ridethewave #feelings https://www.instagram.com/p/BpAQy8hBD-K/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1a1p548acfwwk

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This is actually from Tuesday. I am very fortunate to have good mental health professionals in my life but that is a privilege many do not have. poor and uninsured people often have to take whatever they can get and sometimes it’s good and sometimes it’s really not good. I hate that. One of the cornerstones of recovery based services is choice-it’s harder to recover if one doesn’t like or trust their doctors and therapists and social workers. One of the skills that helps me is the ability to conduct research. I look up my doctors and therapists; I look up my medications and my rights. The more I know the more empowered I am. It is easier to advocate for myself when I have done my own research. Knowledge equals power. Research equals power -Get someone to support you in finding answers to your mental health questions if need be. Don’t forget that we are our own experts. If you don’t like the way something feels, speak up! Ultimately, this is your body and your life – no one knows yourself better than you do. #mentalhealthmatters #mentalhealthrecovery #bpdrecovery #recoverywarrior #bpdwarrior #anxietyrelief #depressionhelp #hopeisreal #peersupport #spoonielife #selfcaretips #mindbody #traumainformed #traumainformedpeersupport #knowledgeispower #researchispower #knowyourrights #yourownexpert #empowerment #atlantamentalhealth #depressionrecovery #bipolarrecovery #schizoaffectiverecovery #respect #selfadvocacy #mentalhealthservices #whatcliniciansneedtoknow https://www.instagram.com/p/Bn892_Ch9CO/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=asgiuxhi8p7b

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I remembered my rainbow mohawk wig for the show. I’m so excited to share my story with more people tonight. #selfie #rainbowhair #mohawk #rainbow #mentalhealthrecovery #bpdwarrior #anxietyrecovery #authenticity #artheals #lifeworthliving #hopeisreal #mentalhealing #atlantatheater #atlantamentalhealth #freedom #liveoutloud #mentalhealing #bipolarwarrior https://www.instagram.com/p/BnwzC9chHq7/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=14xn1slnld2zl

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Yesterday’s End The Silence class picture. It was a long day but I’m glad I went. I got to meet people who answered a lot of my questions about being a public speaker, about starting my own business. The only unfortunate thing was that it did send me into a little bit of hypomania last night. Fortunately I have a plan for that and it worked – I just drugged myself with anxiety and sleeping meds till I was over powered with sleep. Don’t worry, it was done safely, I was following doctors orders. A lot of doors are opening for me and it is very exciting but I have to make sure that I keep both feet on the ground. I need to follow a schedule right now more than ever. The times when I am the most excited are sometimes the times that hold the most Temptation - I want to jump around from one idea to another and in the process I would not get much done. I don’t have to fall victim to my feelings-I can and I will push through, set reasonable goals, and not quit until they reached. #NAMI #NamiGeorgia #endthesilence #MentalHealth #AtlantaMentalHealth #Recovery #AtlantaRecovery #Advocacy #AtlantaAdvocacy #Goals #AnxietyRecovery #DepressionRecovery #BipolarRecovery #SchizoaffectiveRecovery #OCDRecovery #EDRecovery #BPDRecovery #ALifeWorthLiving #HopeIsReal #FocusOnTheGood #AchieveGoals #BeTheChange #Endstigma

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The quote is from my last blog post-the link is in my bio. My anxiety actually has died down the past few days and that is lovely. Tomorrow I have two therapy appointments and I’m meeting some people for coffee. I would rather not have so many appointments in one day but oh well. I’m doing another session of trauma therapy tomorrow. Recently I’ve had some memories of when I was psychotic in the stabilization unit almost a year ago come back. They make me sad. I told my doctor last week that I was angry with him because I didn’t always feel safe in the hospital and I’ve actually been feeling a lot better ever since. Admitting my feelings to my dr was empowering and relieving. Anxiety will never be completely gone from my life but I can still manage to have a good life anyway. Contact me if you would like me to speak to your group about my journey with anxiety and what helps. I especially want to give a shout-out to a new kind of trauma therapy called rapid resolution-it has been SO helpful. I strongly recommend. #anxiety #ridethewave #anxietyrecovery #recovery #mentalhealth #stigmabuster #atlantarecovery #atlantamentalhealth #atlantapresenter #alifeworthliving #hopeisreal #dbtskills #dbt #atlanta #trauma #therapy #rapidresolutiontherapy