Through My Looking Glass

I had a weird week. I felt ways i knew was different. Last night I examined my feelings and I taught, I figured it out. The closest I came to what was happening to me is that, I am in a rut. That is what I taught. I then went searching as to how I can make sure. I went on a few website. I landed on Psychology today. They had a checklist to help you self diagnose if you are in a rut.  I went t...

According  The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) t’s estimated that 25 percent of youth under age 18 are exposed to family alcohol abuse or dependence . Research shows that children in this environment are more likely to develop depression or anxiety in adolescence and use alcohol or other drugs early on. Having a parent who is addicted to drugs or alcohol can lead to lifelong problems...

The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) estimates that relapse is so common during recovery that it occurs in 40% to 60% of people who are trying to end their substance use. This includes people who have received professional help at an addiction treatment facility. This relapse rate is said to be on par with other chronic illnesses, such as asthma, diabetes, and high blood pressure. 40%to 60...

Providing care to victims and survivors can lead to stress, anxiety, fear, and other strong emotions. How does these support people manage their mental health. Yes it is their job, and they selected that profession. They do it because they care. I do not think anyone go to a job knowing what they are going to experience and how it is going to affect them.  Again how does these workers /suppor...

When a love one dies who suffers? From experience I know that the people close to the person who dies and the ones who loves that person suffers. What is wrong with a little caring, a little love. We need to start caring about ourselves and each other.

It is estimate that at least 5,000 African-American soldiers served in the Revolutionary War. Black soldiers froze, starved, and died along with their white colleagues during the winter of 1777-78. The ones who made it home was treated like they did before they left while the white men was thanked and celebrated for a good job done. something was wrong with that then. I know thinks still have not...

The latest studies show that life expectancy is 15-20 years from the moment of addiction, not to mention the physical and mental deterioration along the way. Cocaine addicts often die within 5 years from the time they begin heavy usage.... Lets talk about it

Come listen as I speak to homeless father's on the street.    According to the CDC Homelessness as a Public Health Law Issue: Selected Resources On any given night, hundreds of thousands of people are homeless in the United States.1 These people might be chronically homeless, have temporarily lost their shelter, be fleeing domestic violence, or facing any number of other issues.2 Ho...

According to the CDC About 1 in 4 girls and 1 in 13 boys experience child sexual abuse at some point in childhood. 91% of child sexual abuse is perpetrated by someone the child or child’s family knows. Now lets talk about being the parent of a victim. The point here is you being the parent. How do you feel If your child  has been sexual assaulted. Do you feel anger, anxiety, sadness and fear....

According to the CDC Stress can cause Feelings of fear, anger,      sadness, worry, numbness, or frustration Changes in appetite, energy,      desires, and interests Difficulty concentrating and      making decisions Difficulty sleeping or      nightmares Physical reactions, such as   &nbs...

Helping others is wonderful. It is the right thing to do but what about you. What I am going to tell you today is not to forget yourself I have had a rough week and I am realizing no matter what I do, it is never enough. I do and do and I support but, In the meantime some people do not seem to realize that I cannot always be there.  Take it further I get tired, and I am not away able to do. I...

Today’s podcast is about acceptance. I will have a conversation with family therapist Theresa Jenkins. First and most Theresa is a  Child of God, and a survivor. She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist | M.A., Marriage and Family Therapy | Certified in Addiction Studies | Certified in Trauma Informed Practice. Theresa Jenkins. She is going to help us better understand where to go once...

Depression is not just sadness it is painful. It is overwhelming. A lot of people mistake it for sadness. That is one of the reasons it is so hard to spot. I will tell you that it is not. Sadness is tangible. If you are sad more times or less you can explain why you are sad.  Depression is un explainable and leave us silent, numb. If someone tells you they are depress do not tell them you hav...

according      to the CDC suicide is the SECOND leading      cause of death for ages 10-24. CDC      also reports that Suicide is the SECOND leading      cause of death for college-age youth and ages 12-18. This is serious and we need to take it seriously. As I person who taught that was a way out f...

This episode about Elder abuse. Approximately 1 out of every 10 Americans over 60 years of age have experience abuse yet, only one in 24 cases of abuse are reported. The annual loss of financial abuse is estimated to be $36.5 billion. The sad thing is elders who experience financial exploitation is self reported at a higher rate than sexual, physical, emotional, passive and other abuse. We need to...

If you ask me how I am doing ? I am standing next to many of my brother and sisters with a shovel in our hand ready to bury our next brother or sister. As victims and survivors try to go on with our daily lives we can experience triggers that can cause re-victimization. Lost of sleep, nightmare, lost of appetite and more. It can also make us so angry we can become abusers. lets support each other....

in this episode I spoke to people ages 11 to 65 years old who shared what makes them happy. Happiness is something we all can and should experience. Everyone can fine different things and people to help them fine happiness. I want victims to know they can fine joy in little things and they do not need anyone to make them happy. Lets all fine hippiness in the things and positive people arounds us....

Sometimes children just need us to listen. We have to listen to our children. Millions of children grew up with trauma caused by abuse from people that should have kept them safe. 37-year-old Michael is one of those people. Michael was born in Boston and grow up in the south shore. His early years were spent with his mother and sister. Michael was an adventurous teenager who did not have enough po...

in this episode I talked about being trapped with your abuser. Weather it is physical abuse or an addiction, you can still be trapped in the  circumstances. I shared a poem about a mother bringing her innocent child to be abused by her master and a poem of an incident I experience when I was trapped.  

Abusers can let you loose your identity if you let them. There are signs to look for.  Sexual and Physical, Domestic violence, or abuse Physiological  and emotional abuse. Financial or Material abuse, Discriminatory abuse, Organizational abuse are just of few. Experiences some of these can cause physical health problems, mental health problems, suicidal behavior, eating disorder, alcohol...

In this episode, you will hear courageous 23 year old Louise-Angel telling his story.  Louis-Angel who says he got to the point where he said no to his addiction and being a victim and is now taking control of him. He feels pain is something we all share. Pain comes in many forms. He believes in hope and forgiveness to those who have done him wrong. Louis-Angel has been trying to survive sinc...

Today, I will take you on a journey of empowerment. I will  share with you some of my poetry that talked about how I and other I know took control and say no more to the what was happening to us at that moment. Today is a heavy show. But this is reality

Living as a survivor is a everyday challenge. Even tough it is difficult, it does not have to control you. You can take control and live a productive life. Let the "how are you", help you push through. Please share your taught and ideas.