A beautiful picture! A simple photograph of a mother and daughter on a cold winter morning, waiting for the school bus to arrive. It is one of my favorites — my middle daughter and I. What you can not see in this picture is how I am holding back tears! …

She, most proud of the wings she wears, A gift she was given to chase any dream she dares! She, suppresses the wild that cannot be tamed, Her spirit is fire, with love being her flame. She, who finds beauty in all parts of life, Sewing the silver lining for…

Stop — NO- Go Away! — I have held it together for what feels like so long, Holding my breath, staying sober and strong. Then out of the blue, Mental Illness sneaks through. Each day seems longer but loops by so fast, Never a real moment, always a task. On autopilot, viewed as a robot to…

All I have ever needed through the good and bad days, is just to be loved, anyway. Chaos, unseen scars, broken pieces and pain, Searching for sunshine after dark thunder and rain. Either a trophy or even a pawn, I wasn’t enough, but instead “John”. Naïve with blurred vision I…

Wicked, Wild, Fun, and Free…

My person, our connection is pretty cool, We fit, and we balance, push and pull.

“I chose sober because I wanted a better life. I stay sober because I got one” F-E-A-R has two meanings: “Forget Everything And Run” or “Face Everything And Rise.” The choice is yours. I Faced it all (and it WAS A LOT and I am still not done) and chose…

This slogan cannot be more accurate when describing Zenedge Energy Drinks, the first African American female-led energy drink brand! Marva Keys-Morris radiates authenticity, flavor, and edge, and it is that energy (HER energy) that makes this drink and brand stand out! Zenedge is quickly taking on a reputation as the…

I can’t believe I almost tapped out,