Don’t Judge a Book By Its Cover

Have you ever been so lost? Known the way and still so lost? -Katy Perry This will be one of the hardest topics I’ve written about but trust it needs to be done. With the sudden and shocking death of the beloved Robin Williams, it’s only right we discuss the topics of depression and suicide.

Very Inspiring Blogger Award + 7 Things You Didn’t Know About Me

Very Inspiring Blogger Award The Rules: 1. Thank and link the amazing person that nominated you. 2. List the rules and display the award 3. Share seven facts about yourself. 4. Nominate other amazing blogs and comment on their posts to let them know they have been nominated. Let’s switch it up today. Something exciting!

Advocate to Educate

Over the last few weeks countless tweets, Instagram comments and emails have been pouring in stating “I want to advocate more”, “Thank you for being such a great advocate” or “How do I become an advocate for epilepsy?”. I’ve even gotten a few text messages from a close friend with epilepsy stating she sucks at

Stress and Seizures – This Too Shall Pass

Sometimes the fear is so loud in my head, that I can barely hear what God says. Then I hear a whisper that this too shall pass. My ancestors whisper that this day one day will be the past. So I walk in faith that this too shall pass.-India.Arie My famous phrase Oh-Em-Gee! I know

Summer is Coming! Beware of Seizures!

What a longggg winter we had! Being from New Orleans I was NOT used to this crazy snow and ice here in Dallas this past winter. We literally stayed in the teens and 20s from December to almost March!! Talk about a royal pain. This week at work for our monthly meeting, I was asked

The Frustrating Side of Epilepsy

I could go crazy wearing this “S” all day across my chest all day …I can’t be super all the time. -Chrisette Michele I am usually the motivator, the one my friends and some fam come to for advice. To be that voice of reason, or to give them that cut throat, no bs advice

Find Your Happiness

You who are young, be happy while you are young, and let your heart give you joy in the days of your youth. Follow the ways of your heart and whatever your eyes see, but remember you must give an account to God for everything you do. -Ecclesiastes 11:9 On March 22, 2014, I joined

Testing for Seizures…EEG & MRI

A week ago I was doing the dreaded task of sorting mail. I rarely ever check the mail so it ends up being a chore. In it was a bill for my co-pay for an MRI I had done a few months ago. I was still having breakthrough seizures and my neurologist wanted to do

Walking for Epilepsy in D.C.

Last summer I had this dream I didnt quite understand. In this dream, a good friend of mine and myself were traveling on my private jet to Spain with my significant other and she was married to a pastor. In this dream I had on a purple shirt and some jeans. We were traveling to

That Epilepsy Life Chose Me

When I first decided to start blogging, I had no idea exactly what direction I wanted to go. I knew I wanted to first explain to my family and friends exactly what seizures and epilepsy were. But I also knew I wanted to invite the public in and share that you can still live a