Motivational

June 7, 2019

Red Lipstick

As a pastor's child, wearing the color red was discouraged. That meant, no red lipstick; no red nail polish; and no red dresses. For whatever reason, red was seen as sinful and devilish, too grown and sexy.
November 23, 2020

Letter to Dr. Bullock

I am Daniella McLaughlin. As a child, I grew up taking care of my teeth and my parents taking me to routine dental appointments. During my teenage years, I was teased for wearing braces, but I longed to have a beautiful, bright smile.
April 20, 2021

More Than a Smile

I am less than 30 days from my 42nd year on earth. Wow! As a teen, I never thought I would make it to this age […]
May 30, 2021

Living on Social Security Disability Sucks

It’s not enough to afford to live comfortably. I mean, you’re stuck waiting until a certain time of the month that you receive money. You’re stuck […]
August 11, 2021

Do not judge, or you too will be judged.

If we can just get people to not judge those that have a mental illness, based on their bad day, we would be OK. If we […]
December 13, 2021

Prayer from a Discouraged Heart

Dear God… Ugh, grief is real. Being scared of emotions leads to self-sabotage. So sick of being misunderstood. Other stuff stressing me. Have to get surgery […]
April 4, 2022

Catch me Lord

I pray to God every day.  I thank him for bringing me through.  All the times when situations have tripped me up. I am walking. I […]