When she was 10, the holidays were magic. The family gathered to feast and fellowship. Turkey, dressing, tamales, and cranberry sauce were plentiful. Lights adorned the house both inside and out, turning it into an extravagant fairy land. Three generations gathered at her grandparent’s home to celebrate Thanksgiving and Christmas....
“September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month—a time to raise awareness, promote hope, and normalize help-seeking.” —Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration The Beautiful Minds Coalition (BMC) was founded to provide a welcoming and safe space for all of us who deal with mental health issues, long term or short....
She had been incarcerated for 8 years for possession of a controlled substance, methamphetamine, which she used to self-medicate before being incarcerated. She had been able to function for five years after incarceration because she chose to get appropriate treatment, had a safe and secure environment where people understood her,...
