Famous vs For Real Deal

          Wondering why we have homelessness, drug addictions, sexual abuse, incarcerations, hunger and violence in our world today?  Look around!  It's on the news, social media outlets, on every corner, played on the radio, in our schools, on our televisions and everywhere we turn.  The youth today have role models from the strip clubs, gangs, the music industries and prisons.  Very few seek positive role models from educators, doctors, lawyers, researchers, etc..  Why is this?  The negative is being glorified more than any other entity.  People are fighting EVERYWHERE: from the government to the corner store.  The hatred and disrespect amongst cultures, races, genders, government officials and religions has become outrageous.  We are fighting each other instead of helping one another.  It's like the wild, wild west in our world.  The manipulation, jealousy, lies and disregard for human decency has taken...

There is nothing like the sound of a tear-filled rain Every single drop causes more and more pain My heart is weighed heavy on my soul No one will ever know how that conversation took its toll The sun never shined the way it did that day One more trip to the doctor To hear what she had to say Oh my God She didn't She said it Just like that What was I to do Or cry with Now that I'm alone I hear nothing Dead silence Except for the rain There is nothing like the sound of a tear-filled rain Every single drop causes more and more pain My heart is weighed heavy on my soul No one will ever know how that conversation took its toll I tried to open my eyes But only see a dark image of me The rain was running down the window With every drop My heart sank I knew it would be over Dreams of a family Stay strong they say Oh really Says the mother of three Her trails and tribulations No way that was me Our stories are not the same Don't try to make ...

          Yes that's right!  We learned honesty and respect when walking into the classroom on the first day of kindergarten.  Maybe some are too old, forgetful or refuse to believe we all learned how to be respectful to others (without touching) with our words.  The words used today in songs, social media posts and toward one another have been a cause for division.  This type of division used to be between races only.  Now, it's within the races also.  Why?  More importantly, who is creating this division within each race?  No matter who has started it or how they began it, WE NEED TO ADDRESS IT AND CHANGE IT!  How?  Lets start with RESPECT!  Once we truly have respect for ourselves, we can have it for another.  Easier said than done, huh?  Yet, positive reinforcements, goals, spirituality and healthy living are great starts!  The main objective is consistency.  Self...

          Deteriorating City                         The silent manipulation unfolding among our creation Violence rising, adultery exposed, children shot as they sleep, teens die waiting for a ride to be educated, elderly beaten while just trying to enjoy independence. We watch as surrounding buildings crumble, monuments are distorted with graffiti; gangbangers rob the poor and needy. Shameful actions covered by joyful expressions of so-called power. Mimicking what has been seen, displayed, shown, mocked by small snippets of television faction or media competition for action. Information to some, ignored by none.                Lives taken for granted by no one age group                specifically.         ...

The Real Disability-Part 1                How do I start?   Normally I’d start by saying:   “I’m tired”!   Yet, I’m not tired…..I’m inspired!   Inspired to learn all I can and share all I know about being loved, hurt, smart, creative, dumb, happy, sad, and any other emotion a real human can experience.   Sharing can help.   Shame and secrets hurt!   Aren’t there enough examples of the shame and secrets in the media?                  Often hearing I’m too young to be experiencing the things I have and still do, leave men speechless.   No doctor has the answer, no friends have the remedy, no bottle is deep enough and no drug continuously takes anyone that high.   The last 10 years of my life have been one challenge after another.   Trying to give up over and over and over and over and ov...

IMPACT WHEN IT HAPPENED IT TOOK ME BY SURPRISE. THERE WAS NO SUBJECT, NO CONTENT, NO COMPROMISE. ALL SHE WANTED WAS TO INJURE MY SOUL BUT WHAT REALLY HAPPENDED TOOK A GRAND TOLL. LIFE WAS DIFFERENT AND VERY HARD TO ACHIEVE NO ONE KNEW THE REAL PAIN IT WOULD LEAVE. THE PHYSICAL HURT WAS NOTHING TO COMPARE. THE ONLY THOUGHT RUNNING THROUGH MY HEAD WAS… IT’S SO UNFAIR. LIFE GOES ON AND GOALS ARE WITHIN REACH BUT SHE MADE A GREAT IMPACT, SOME THING YOU CAN’T TEACH.

Depression and Social Media                        Selena Gomez has taken a break from social media due to a mental breakdown.   People are assuming she had the breakdown because her ex-boyfriend, Justin Bieber became engaged to Hailey Baldwin.   A small number of people have considered the fact she recently had a kidney transplant and is battling Lupus.   She has also admitted to the media she has battled with depression.   The girl is only 27 or 28 years old!   Plus she is a famous singer among other things.   Miss Gomez has a lot more to deal with other than thinking about Mr. Bieber getting engaged.   Yes, it may be on her mind but more than likely, one of the last things.                Depression is real!   More than 18 million people suffer from depression, according to Hope for Depression Re...