A part of meCan’t you seeThe anxietyMy identity Memories soarWash up on shoreCut the cordExist no more What would I doIf I release you It’s my brandWhat I understand This victim modeThe horse I rode Baggage I wearA past to stareStories I shareFor someone to care Heavy on my mindThorn in the sideJust give it …
In a world where I feel disconnect Dangling from the skyHanging on to what I wished uponNot feeling the light in this dark placeI reach for relief, only to look downThe vicious circle that continues to spin I can’t seem to make it stopDangling with all I haveIf I let go I am at the …
The month of March always has me in deep reflection. As an awareness month to educate the public about Cerebral Palsy and all that this medical diagnosis signifies, I think about all that my 11-year-old daughter has survived. I think about what emotional turmoil my family and I have survived and about the many families …
Just like a national holiday or a particular month that focuses on a person or group of people who overcame enormous challenges and changes your perceptions, sometimes you meet someone who unexpectedly adds to that enhanced appreciation of life. A person I met recently, Nekisha Gallon, is one of those people who touches your life …
This post is one of my monthly articles for Alive East Bay Magazine when I was a volunteer contributor. The focus of my articles was to promote special needs awareness, inclusion and to provide resources. I hope you enjoy November’s edition. <3 Breaking through barriers is never easy. There will be individuals who …
