Author: Sonya Melton

Sonya Melton is a native of Greensboro, NC. She is a career educator having taught in both public schools and higher education. Sonya's passion is helping others to find their purpose. She founded I Press On in order to do just that. Using her personal experiences with post- partum and clinical depression, she gives the illnesses both a face and a voice within the African-American community. Her goal is to connect women suffering from depression with a support system and resources that will help them cope and Press On.

Getting Your Health and Life Back on Track When Recovering from Addiction

Posted on June 4, 2018June 4, 2018 by Sonya Melton

By Adam Cook Addiction is a deadly disease. Overdoses killed more than 64,000 Americans in 2016, with over 20,000 of these deaths being related to fentanyl and fentanyl analogs. Beyond overdoses, addiction can lead to other serious ailments that may deteriorate quality of life and eventually lead to premature death. Among some of the deadly Read more about Getting Your Health and Life Back on Track When Recovering from Addiction[…]

God Gave You Desire And Power!

Posted on May 21, 2018 by Sonya Melton

It took a leap of faith for me to sponsor the I Press On Community Mental Wellness Celebration and the I Press On Gospel Celebration this past weekend. For the past few months I’ve been meditating on this scripture, “For God is working in you, giving you the desire and the power to do what Read more about God Gave You Desire And Power![…]

I Press On Community Mental Wellness Celebration Is Saturday, May 19th

Posted on May 14, 2018 by Sonya Melton

Saturday May 19th is the big day…It’s the I Press On Community Mental Wellness Celebration! All activities will be held at 7010 Spencer Dixon Road, Greensboro, NC. From 1pm-5pm we will hold a community fair. There will be resources, vendors and entertainment. If it rains we will move the fair to the inside. Then, at Read more about I Press On Community Mental Wellness Celebration Is Saturday, May 19th[…]

Happy Mother’s Day To Saundra Adams- A Real Life Super Mom!

Posted on May 7, 2018May 7, 2018 by Sonya Melton

I don’t generally speak about my relationship with Cherica Adams. We met when we were freshmen at Winston-Salem State University. If you remember, Cherica was murdered in 1999 with the assistance of NFL player Rae Carruth. Well…Cherica was my friend. She is a person who was in my life for a season and the reason Read more about Happy Mother’s Day To Saundra Adams- A Real Life Super Mom![…]

How People in Addiction Recovery Can Get Their Sober Social Life Back on Track

Posted on April 30, 2018April 30, 2018 by Sonya Melton

By Michelle Peterson As a recovering addict, I’m very familiar with the feelings of social isolation that occur when one is living sober. After treatment, I had to give up a lot of friends, and it was a challenge for me to find new friends. I’m somewhat of an introvert, so not only was I Read more about How People in Addiction Recovery Can Get Their Sober Social Life Back on Track[…]

You don’t need a perfect mind (whatever that is), perfect actions, or a perfect prayer to pray for good guidance from God.

Posted on April 23, 2018April 23, 2018 by Sonya Melton

By Hear Courtney Ever experienced underlying stress or worry stemming from your relationship with God? While health issues, social phobias, debts and family crisis are the common drains on our peace of mind, I’d wager that we worry and have God issues too, and that it impacts recovery and wellness. What are God issues? -Things Read more about You don’t need a perfect mind (whatever that is), perfect actions, or a perfect prayer to pray for good guidance from God. […]

Mother Nature Knows How To Change Your Perspective!

Posted on April 17, 2018 by Sonya Melton

Choosing a topic to write about each week is never easy. There is so much information about how to maintain mental wellness and that information can be framed around even more topics. This week I was torn between a few different topics – the scandals within the Trump Administration or Beyonce at Coachella or the Read more about Mother Nature Knows How To Change Your Perspective![…]

Love And Support Aren’t The Same Thing!

Posted on April 9, 2018 by Sonya Melton

For the past several days I’ve been pondering the concept of support. Not the emotional support so many of us need, but rather the aid or assistance given to a cause. In this regard, the idea of support might be a bit tricky for some. Why? Because this type of support is often mistaken for Read more about Love And Support Aren’t The Same Thing![…]

#1 Reason Parents Should Watch 13 Reasons Why!

Posted on April 2, 2018 by Sonya Melton

My daughter is an avid reader. She often gives me suggestions on what to read. One of her suggestions was 13 Reasons Why. I usually try to immediately read the books she selects for me, but this time I hesitated. Not for any particular reason; I just wasn’t “feeling it”. Then Netflix released a series Read more about #1 Reason Parents Should Watch 13 Reasons Why![…]

Addiction Recovery: Finding Self-Worth and Spiritual Connection Through Mind and Body Healing

Posted on March 26, 2018 by Sonya Melton

By Michelle Peterson Whether you are in the midst of addiction recovery or just finished up, you know how much of a toll it takes on your body. You discovered a strength you never knew you had in you, and you made it through. However, recovery doesn’t stop the moment you complete treatment. There Read more about Addiction Recovery: Finding Self-Worth and Spiritual Connection Through Mind and Body Healing[…]