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does anything come to mind?

this post is just going to be about whatever comes to mind. Currently I am irritated because I have to go get a drug screen done for my new job and I’m having issues scheduling it. The program I am in wouldn’t let me take the day off to get the test done; I have to arrange to get the test done outside of group hours. I was having a hard time doing that because the hours the place is open after…

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God is Always There

So, I was homeless after leaving the room that I was renting in Baltimore, MD. It was mostly by choice, but partially not by choice; I did not have the money to pay rent. It was also time for me to move; I had been living in Baltimore for longer than I intended. Baltimore was so toxic. I had been having boy problems right and left. No one seemed to want to commit; everybody I dated just wanted…

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It's Been A While

Hayyyyy. Long time no chat. Have you missed me? It’s been a while since I have posted on this blog. I created a new blog because I was looking for a new aesthetic. However, I got logged out of the new blog, and can’t remember my login credentials. So, here I am once more! I hope all is well and you have been taking care of yourself. The last time I posted, I was homeless and looking to make…

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CALL TO ACTION

I won’t get into all of the details at this time for the sake of preserving my peace and privacy. But I am in desperate need of food, clothing, housing and/ or shelter. I do not have a reliable support system with the things that I need to assist me as I have been transitioning through numerous life-altering and traumatic events—good and bad–to say the least. I am currently living outside, and…

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What Does Mental Health Mean to You?

Mental health to me is reserving my energy. I take care of my mental well-being by only giving my attention and entertaining people, places, and things that give me joy and pleasure. I am no longer interested in things that feed my pain. I am no longer interested in playing the victim, nor do I believe that I am one. I am a victor. I align myself with those who believe the same. I honor my…

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Are You Sure?

I went outside today to meditate after enduring a rough night and frustrating day. Burned some sage and palo santo to cleanse and rejuvenate. Let the sun, wind, and water replenish me. It felt so calming. Until the neighbors dog came out. I love dogs. Tears of joy began welling up in my eyes because seeing him was just a breath of fresh air. Then, the daughters came outside. They said…

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It's Not You, It's Them

i am so tired of the spiritual, mental, and emotional bypassing that gets glorified nowadays. Nah, they meant and mean what they doing, and you are not crazy. Trust your intuition, the vibes, read the room, etc, what ever you need to do, but don’t you dare lose hope, trust and faith in you. As my sister told me recently, YOU know YOU better than anyone else. & you’ve come this far… Have you ever…

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No Fear, No Shame, Nothing to Lose, Everything To Gain.

Look At Your Life Through Heaven’s Eyes One of my all time favorite movies, came up in meditation today, and God put it on my heart to share with you all today. Hope it resonates. I been on a roll today LOL! It feels very good to get back into my writing bag. Lol. Cuz its the intellect for me. I have so much wisdom and knowledge that I waste. And its honestly very sad. Can anyone…

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Psychology and Spirituality: Is It All Connected?

Growing up Christian, I found a myriad of Bible verses, sermons, and other teachings on the importance of the mind to the believer’s spiritual development and growth. One of my favorite Bible verses comes from the Book of Romans; the verse states that one should be “not conformed to this world, but transformed by the renewing of one’s mind” (NIV Romans 12:2). Furthermore, Philippians 4:7 speaks…

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Psychology & Integration

Have you heard of integration? Before this semester of school, I had only caught a whiff of it a bit here and there. I would define integration as the combination of two schools of thought. These schools of thought could be of science or philosophies. Whichever ideologies one chooses to study, integration takes one and merges it with another idea to make sense of how those ideas can work…

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What is Psychology?

To understand mental health and wellness, I feel as though one must understand what Psychology is. Psychology is the study of the mind and how it works. Oxford defines it as “the scientific study of the human mind and its functions, especially those affecting behavior in a given context”. The term can also be used to reference the mental attitudes and personalities of an individual (Oxford…

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Psychology, It's Nice To Meet You Again

In light of #mentalhealthawarenessmonth I will be writing more about psychology and mental health. I feel like it is way past overdue for me to share my thoughts, feelings, experiences and knowledge on these topics. I have been studying psychology since high school, and I have experienced its effects on my life since I have been old enough to speak. No one ever really inspired or taught me…

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Real Love

I’m not even taking it personal anymore. Can’t find stability in someone who feels insecure. Treating me like a lady only makes sense. I only ask for the simple things, you act like I be asking for more. I should be asking for more. Why the FUCK don’t I be asking for more? WHAT the FUCK did you text me disrupting my peace for? I would LIKE to date grown ass men. NOT somebody’s GROWN ASS…

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Negativity

It ain’t nothing but boredom and negativity. Life is weird, the people you love be the people, your enemies. The gaslighting is sending me. I mean it get it, there’s no other way for control. God, I fucking talk too much. Half of the things they know about me, I went and told. Sometimes you betray yourself. People will believe in everything but you. Fuck them, & focus on you, you don’t…

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Unhand Me

You don’t have to speak to me harshly or pick fights in order to understand me. I’ve told you in detail, the things that I need, repeatedly. The next time you grab me, I’m going to make you wish I was submissive. I am not your property, I am not a child. Unhand me. I am trying to protect this house. My temple. This is my healing. Not yours. Don’t get in your feelings. You got selective…

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DRAMA QUEENS

The only man that sits there and bullies another woman they don’t even know. Is a bitch. Like I said. & I’m pretty sure if you’d done it and keep doing it to me. You’ve done it and will keep doing to someone else. You need to grow up and take accountability for yourself. it was never that fucking serious. I was not talking about you when I said I hate when men take forever . Is that what…

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I Owe You Nothing

You act like I came with a price tag. A warrant for your arrest. You act like you can afford me, Yet, I keep bargaining, and settling for less. I’m not punishing you, you’re doing it to yourself. You keep pointing the finger at me, when the issue is everyone else. I came to set you free. & if it was up to me, you’d be where you need to be. But I can’t keep drowning to save you, and I’m…