Talking about medication has always been hard for me. The reason it's been hard is because I feel like we've been taught to believe that if we need medication, there's something wrong with us, that needing meds is a bad thing.

So, I wanted to share some of my experiences with medication and what it's done for my mental health in different stages of my life. Throughout recovery, having my babies, during many other pivotal moments. I've been on medication and I've decided to come off of them, and back on again, the journey continues. Medication is essential to my life, and really, it helps me be me! ♥️

I'm here to tell you: there is 100% nothing wrong with needing medication. You know what's right for you and collectively, we all need to take care of our mental health as best as we can. ✨

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“BLOOMHERE is a nonprofit organization which provides women survivors of abuse, addiction, prostitution and trafficking a safe place to live and the space and resources to heal. We support the wellbeing of women so they may nurture their own resilience, as we provide opportunities for them to grow into a life of economic independence through our justice enterprise.”

This week, I’d like to highlight an organization that has become quite special to me. Just over a year ago, BLOOMHERE was born and what a difference it has already made in three women’s lives. These women have been given the chance of a lifetime, the chance to get back on their feet, the chance to heal and work through their pasts. They are provided housing, free of cost, in the BLOOMHERE house in downtown Raleigh, North Carolina. Within their two-year journeys, the “Bloomies”, as they are often referred to receive therapy services, continued rehabilitation support, and overall health and wellness guidance. BLOOMHERE aims to empower and educate these women, as they prepare to navigate an independent life. It is truly amazing the work that has been and continues to be done!

And what makes it even cooler is that my mom happens to be the volunteer coordinator, allowing her to give back in such a fulfilling and rewarding way, and make an impact on these three women’s lives.

I could quite literally talk all day about the wonderful aspects of BLOOMHERE, and I am so very excited to be partnering with the organization on Thursday, October 15 for a “Wine and Words” event, discussing all things Beads, recovery, self-care, and writing!

Please consider joining us safely for Thursday’s event, beginning at 8PM, at the fabulous Dram & Draught in downtown Raleigh. Proceeds will benefit BLOOMHERE, one of our local bars, and a special local author 😊 Buy your tickets here!

If you’d like to learn more about BLOOMHERE, you can visit their website at https://bloom-here.org/.

Hope everyone is staying well and sane as we near the end of this crazy year!