Life has thrown me a few curve balls. I am sure that you too can relate to experiencing life altering events. Whether it be loss of a loved one, divorce, illness, or financial set-backs, no one can escape life unscathed. We all experience trials and tribulations, but we do not all react to them the Read more about You Can Lose Your Job And Still Say “Thank You”[…]
The issue that I have had since begnning the blog is gaining the support of people who have never experienced depression. The IPO Blog community is meant to serve as a safe place for people who have battled or are currently battling depression. However, the cornerstone of this community must be people who have never Read more about Let’s Take The “Crazy” Out Of Depression![…]
To know me is to know that I am extremely optimistic. I try to find the good in every situation. Even still, I have doubts about the outcome of various circumstances. I am dealing with a few struggles right now and I’m not sure how I am going to make it out. And yes, I Read more about I’ve Got the Victory…Not Depression![…]
In case you’ve missed it, Solange Knowles recently released her third full length album, A Seat at the Table. Come through Solange …with your Brandy riffs and Janet Jackson tones. It’s almost as if Sade tagged out and tagged you in as the new chosen songstress for rainy days, bad break-ups and I just need Read more about Thank You Solange! Depression Is Going To Get A Seat At The Table![…]
It’s almost time to turn the clocks back one hour. This time of year is particularly interesting because it introduces a type of depression known as Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). SAD is a different type of depression because it is seasonal and more common in the colder, darker seasons. Many people don’t know that they suffer Read more about Relax, Relate, Release: How To Deal With Seasonal Affective Disorder[…]
I am unapologetically not a sports fan. Even living in North Carolina amongst one of the fiercest collegiate rivalries in the country between Duke and the University of NC-Chapel Hill, I remain neutral and unengaged. So, during an ordinary year, the NFL preseason would have gone by me unnoticed. However, this preseason something unexpected happened Read more about Sit Down to Stand Up[…]
As a busy mom, I can relate to feeling as if there is not enough time in the day to get everything done, especially when it comes to housework. On more than a few occasions I have separated clothes into piles on the floor to be washed. I might do one or two loads and Read more about Taking the Stress Out of Tidying[…]
I am most happy when I am singing, writing or listening to music,
I Press On is a movement that supports African-American women who face depression including postpartum depression. When I began talking to people about my vision, a few people questioned the direction of I Press On. I was often asked, “Why not focus on all women?”, or “Why marginalize it to only African-American women? Why not Read more about 3 Reasons Why African-American Women Who Suffer From Depression Need Particular Attention[…]
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