1. Gaining More Tools In My Toolbox My temperament and attitude were things I thought were inherent and innate. I was confident that the personality traits I developed as an adolescent were the ones that would carry me throughout my life course. Boy was I wrong! As I am evolving into a focused, goal oriented, … Continue reading 4 Things I learned in my early 20’s
Some days I'll wake up with the biggest smile on my face and I am prepared to take on the world, while other times I wake up feeling defeated and beat. No matter the mood I am in my music is playing and helping direct and guide my emotions. My goal for listening to music is … Continue reading Wellness Wonder Playlist
Therapy, something I've participated in since early adolescents. Over the course of my short life, I've had relationships with mentors, teachers, friends, coaches, etc. However, there is a unique dynamic when it comes to a relationship with a therapist. Why? I'm not sure, but all I know is that it works for me and I am here to … Continue reading Therapy? How Does It Work Anyway…
We all have that one friend that can be too much to handle and we must take them in doses. Yes, they serve a purpose; maybe they are a good listener, maybe they give superb advice, or they just know how to have a good time! But on the other hand, they may talk too … Continue reading Anxiety, How Do You Deal ?
Senator Jesse Hamilton services the 20th District in Brooklyn (Brownsville, Crown Heights, East Flatbush, Gowanus, Park Slope, Prospect Heights, Prospect Lefferts Gardens, South Slope, and Sunset Park.) and in January 2016 I was invited to the Albany Press Conference which launched his Mental Health First Aid Bill. This Bill will provide teachers in the Department … Continue reading Youth Mental Health First Aid Bill
Question: What two personal accomplishments fill you with the greatest sense of pride? Answer: 1. Graduating College- The moment I finished walking across the stage I suddenly became overwhelmed with emotion. " I really did it" was the only thing I could think as tears slid down my cheeks. I began to have flashbacks of … Continue reading Question Of The Week
Stigma plagues all communities, and in my attempts to reduce that stigma the youth and I created a video for Children's Mental Health Awareness Month (May). With support and help from BRIC Arts Media, we were able to put together this dynamic film where the youth were able to share their experience about their mental health journey. Developing this video … Continue reading “No Different Than You” Video Screening
There will always be a warm spot in my heart for the QHMC AIDS WALK. It was the first walk I ever did, and that was back in 2010. 5 years later, a youth of mine came to me telling me she was going to do the AIDS WALK, and you already know I encouraged … Continue reading AIDS WALK 2015
In 2014 I decided that my 2nd fundraiser was going to be bigger than the first. My goal for this fundraiser was to promote more kidney awareness through a fun and educational form. "What's something that would draw a crowd for a good cause and also educate them at the same time?" Happy Hour• Raffle Prizes • … Continue reading Kidney Fundraiser 2014
Back in 2013 my grandfather was officially diagnosed with Chronic Kidney Disease and watching him deteriorate hundreds of mile away pained me. It caused me a lot of heartache because here this man, hurting and there was nothing I could do to help him feel any better. I often say "If you don't like something, … Continue reading Kidney Fundraiser 2013
