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LIFE IN THE EYES OF A PURPLE WARRIOR

Stigma vs. Truth

Uh ohh, I spoke too much

Uh ohh, I spoke too much

Uh ohh, I spoke too much

Time to tell the truth!

Time to tell the truth!

Time to tell the truth!

SDoH: They Made Me Sick

SDoH: They Made Me Sick

SDoH: They Made Me Sick

WELCOME TO LIFE IN THE EYES OF A PURPLE WARRIOR

What it means to be a warrior

I invite you all to discover health and wellness in regards to the condition Epilepsy. Stigma beliefs can really paint the wrong image. On my blog, you’ll find, a thorough breakdown of living with epilepsy and real life experiences that will further explain the given topic. Go ahead and ask me whatever is on your mind—I'm here for you.

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Persistence pays off

Persistence pays off

Persistence pays off

It's been a lot of baby steps to get where I am in life. That's mentally, emotionally, and physically. Where I am currently is long from...

Jul 11, 20241 min read

C'mon I'm trying...

C'mon I'm trying...

C'mon I'm trying...

I wonder: What good is it to earn a certificate when nothing quite seems to fit? It seems like I'm a puzzle with missing pieces....

Jun 14, 20241 min read

Unity is a beautiful thing

Unity is a beautiful thing

Unity is a beautiful thing

West Elmwood Housing Development Corporation held a block party yesterday June 8, such a gathering great for the neighborhood. My fellow...

Jun 9, 20241 min read

Don't forget the word "Yet"

It can be very discouraging to see someone prosper just a little bit faster than you are especially when you put in so much effort;...

May 12, 20241 min read

I'm a big girl now: Sarina Is that too much to ask?

I'm a big girl now: Sarina Is that too much to ask?

I'm a big girl now: Sarina Is that too much to ask?

Quite often purple warriors like other people that aren't as healthy fighting their battles get belittled viewed less than, and not even...

May 7, 20242 min read

Day 2 went smooth 💜

Day 2 went smooth 💜

Day 2 went smooth 💜

To some, the thought of epilepsy was clearly misunderstood. As well as not viewing cannabis as a legitimate treatment. A goodie bag was...

Apr 30, 20241 min read

Is it catch 22?

Is it catch 22?

Is it catch 22?

A year of training for certification Community Health worker resulted in three job offers this week all at least $20 dollars an hour......

Apr 27, 20241 min read

In more ways than one! Day1

In more ways than one! Day1

In more ways than one! Day1

Even with a few butterflies in the tummy I was too happy to share the message than than any anxiety. That was gave me self satisfaction,...

Apr 15, 20241 min read

Accommodations, IEP, and 504's

Accommodations, IEP, and 504's

Accommodations, IEP, and 504's

So many obstacles that most warriors are challenged by can be worked out if the cards are played right. This applies to education, work,...

Mar 26, 20241 min read

Yes I can

Yes I can

Yes I can

The absolute high feeling that a warrior feels after reaching their moment and can give themselves credit is amazing for them; I did it!...

Mar 26, 20241 min read

It's Purple Day! Do you know the significance?

It's Purple Day! Do you know the significance?

It's Purple Day! Do you know the significance?

It's March 26th which is the global day acknowledging epilepsy. The representative color of epilepsy is purple; it isn't brought to the...

Mar 26, 20241 min read

Calm Down, Calm Down...It's not that complicated

Calm Down, Calm Down...It's not that complicated

Calm Down, Calm Down...It's not that complicated

That's instructional towards the tonic clonic (grand mal) vs focal (petite mal) and many other types of seizures. Seizures symptoms vary...

Mar 16, 20241 min read

Different types of stigma

You never know what thoughts are floating around in another person's minds. Stigma is a dark mark of biased disgrace due to...

Mar 16, 20241 min read

I have the reins

I have the reins

I have the reins

Although Thomas C. Slater compassion center is providing the stage for me to share my message I still hold the reins to this project. "In...

Mar 6, 20241 min read

Oh My, someone is actively listening!

When I approached the managers of the Thomas Slater dispensary I told them my initiative of destigmatizing both epilepsy and cannabis. We...

Mar 6, 20241 min read

Sometimes we HAVE to make a laugh out of it...

Sometimes we HAVE to make a laugh out of it...

Sometimes we HAVE to make a laugh out of it...

Every warrior gets frustrated to the rims on going out developing a phobia. Wondering "what's just might happen with the next episode?"...

Feb 19, 20241 min read

Everybody needs a woosah

Everybody needs a woosah

Everybody needs a woosah

The actual skill that every warrior has to master is discipline of finding their "woosah" in essence of seizure risks. Woosah is a...

Feb 18, 20241 min read

3 AED pills, a VNS, and a side of cannabis

3 AED pills, a VNS, and a side of cannabis

3 AED pills, a VNS, and a side of cannabis

The first thing people pair with illness is getting treatments accordingly. As with all conditions and treatments, trial and error gets...

Feb 17, 20241 min read

Let's get the ball rolling

Let's get the ball rolling

Let's get the ball rolling

With a few of these certificates I earned some harder than not, we can get the party started; a lot of general public need to learn about...

Feb 16, 20241 min read

Triggers: You're getting on my nerves

Triggers: You're getting on my nerves

Triggers: You're getting on my nerves

This is a phrase thrown around quite often by general public in the times of frustration. For a deployed purple warrior it's something...

Jan 31, 20241 min read

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