Born March 6th in Neptune, New Jersey, I knew my life would be unique. Being the only child, I was always picked on, bullied and teased for being light skin. They would say, "Hey yellow" or "Oreo, you think your cute cause you have good hair and dressed nice". With that I would get beat up, chased, to the point I would start running and crying. You see, as much as I love my mother and still very much do, she didn't show me how to defend myself.
At the age of 18, I got pregnant with my daughter. It was traumatizing, yet I was excited to bring new life into this world. My undiagnosed mental health kicked in varying from mental, verbal, emotional and some financial abuse from family, relationship and friendships. Between the ages of 3 to 7, I was molested by a close friend of the family. Fast forward into adulthood, I've made poor choices because I didn't know true love. I moved to Philadelphia, PA as I was raised here also starting a new life not knowing that I was pregnant with my son until I went for a checkup at the doctor. I don't regret having both of my children,
Emotional and mental abuse continued to the point where I became homeless. To add to the list in August 30, 1991 I was raped and robbed. That's when I was officially diagnosed with PTSD, schizoaffective disorder with major depression, anxiety, anger issues, panic attacks, and bi-Polar symptoms.
I've had the beautiful experience of living in San Francisco. I met amazing people in the cannabis world and took advantage of the benefits of cannabis had to offer for my mental disorder.
ling in San Francisco. I met amazing people in the cannabis world and took advantage of the benefits of cannabis had to offer for my mental disorder. Currently residing in Atlanta, GA I am no longer taking 35 meds for a combination of my mental illness and physical chronic illness. This includes my diabetes and high blood pressure. I use a combination of CBD/hemp and supplements. Also, making sure I eat right and exercise to heal my body. I am currently contracted through National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI).
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