"Do not be afraid or discouraged,

for the LORD will personally go ahead of you.

He will be with you; he will neither fail you or abandon you."

- Deuteronomy 31:8 (NLT)

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This endeavor is forever changing based on what is needed for my mental health. Today it is a blog and a podcast that gives me the chance to speak up and speak out! Something that I have not been able to do in the past. And because I am a child of God, I have decided to not be afraid. He is always with me and he will not let me fail. Success is defined by money in this world, however, God does not use human standards to prove success. My success lies in Him and therefore I will not be afraid and I will continue to speak up!

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Tomorrow, who knows how this endeavor will evolve. Who knows what my mental health will require. But I can't wait to see!

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I have lived many lives in the short 40+ years I have been on this earth. In those lives, I have seen all kinds of things and I have endured even more. This life has shown me the good, the bad, and the absolute ugliness that it has to give. But through it all, God has been with me. Even before I knew He was there, He was there! My gratitude for this in itself is indescribable.  Along with my gratitude, I have developed a sense of empathy for those that are in the trenches. I hope that this site, this blog, this community can show the hope that can be found in the darkest of places. I want to hear from you. While I am using this space to speak up I am even better at listening to others do the same. So do not be afraid to speak up!