During my morning meditation, I thought about an article that I wrote in June of 2010. As I thought about the article I was reminded to stay in my lane. I was reminded that by staying in my own lane I would succeed by not giving up. As I thought about the article, I was reminded to stay committed to running my own race. I was reminded to stay focused on running my own … [Read more...]
Archives for February 2018
Global Brain Injury Peer Support Network — Empowering the Individual, Not the Brain Injury
After a brain injury many things seem lost. Hope seems lost. For 39 of nearly 56 years, I lived my life not knowing how the impact of my brain injury and an invisible disability affected. Affected my life and well-being. Consequently, I lived my life trying to not be impacted my brain injury and invisible disability, with little success. As I became aware of how my brain … [Read more...]
School Shootings, Gun Control and Solutions for School Safety
I typically do not write articles to enter the political arena, however, at this time I feel compelled to share my thoughts on school shootings, gun control and solutions for school safety. Last week, a horrific event took place in Parkland, Florida. An event in which 17 lives were cut short. In the aftermath of that event and in the wake of other school shootings a cry for … [Read more...]
Is the Group that You are In Hurting You? — Are you being Bullied?
Is the Group that You are In Hurting You? — Are you being Bullied? This article was originally written in April 2013 and divided into 3 parts at that time. Below is the article in it’s entirety, combining all three parts. I wrote the article to share what helped me to recognize when I was/am being bullied. I wrote the article to share what helps me to recognize if a … [Read more...]
12 Peer Support Categories Offered on Second Chance to Live Slideshow Presentation
Several years ago, I decided to create 12 Peer Support Categories. I decided to create these categories to house articles, video and slideshow presentations to address topics within each of these categories. Overcoming Bullying, Relationships, Self-Acceptance, Self-Esteem, Ongoing Process, Success, Hope, Experiencing Peace, Purpose, My Journey and We are Not Alone To offer … [Read more...]
