I Was Seeking Validation, Now I'm Just Seeking Peace.
I gave My all and was left feeling unfulfilled. Now I wonder if I did it for the right reasons. Earlier this year I wrote and article for a magazine talking about the difference between clout chasing and doing things for the impact. When I wrote it, I don’t think I thought I was talking to Myself but as the months pass by, I think I am. While in Mexico for My birthday, I found Myself truly questioning My own motives for many of My actions in the past year, especially the last
No Longer in Survival Mode. It's Time to Live!
Every Tuesday, for nearly 15 months, I’ve met with a group of survivors from all walks of life. These people come from Virginia, Washington DC and Maryland alike, to embrace the safe space I’ve created for them. I was always told that if you couldn’t find something, create it. Create it is exactly what I did when I launched Writing for My Sanity Therapeutic Writing and Meditation Workshop. Little did I know how much creating this safe space for others, would help Me. Just thi
Shaking it Up in My New Podcast Interview
There are times when I find Myself a little apprehensive while being interviewed. I have no cute cards and my realness is not always appreciated. In telling the story of Stronger Than My Struggles, I can never leave out the extreme business transition I've endured over the last year and a half. Talking with Shakira, I was easily put at ease. There was no need to bite My tongue or pretend to be anyone but who I am. It was so appreciated and we had an amazing interview. Check i
Redicovering Me & Reclaiming My Life Day by Day
I Haven’t Been Myself Lately, But I’m Getting Back on Track. I’m sure if you’re an avid follower on social media, you’ve noticed the changes in Me, My attitude and lifestyle lately. It would be hard to not notice how much I’ve been attempting to distance Myself from people. When I withdraw from the world, it’s usually a sign that My mental health is declining again. Being as though I have no close friends, people can’t see that, instead I’m often labeled as being funny. No ma
Mental Health Advocate, Jasmin Pierre, Creates a Virtual "Safe Place" for Black Mental Ill
Name: Jasmin Pierre Age: 29 Jasmin Pierre is a Certified Peer Support Specialist, Certified Mental Health First Aid Responder, Mental Health Advocate, Motivational Speaker, Author of the self help book “A Fight Worth Finishing”, Owner of the Recovery based service "A Fight Worth Finishing", and App Developer of the minority mental health app "The Safe Place", Jasmin is constantly fighting for the rights of those who battle Mental Health Challenges. MH: Before we get started,
My Father's Missing Love Set Me Up For Heartbreak & Failed Relationships. I'm On Track N
I don’t think I realized until this week how much not having a real relationship with My father has shaped my life. I found Myself extremely angry and depressed this past week and had a hard time pinpointing why. I went through the motions, acted out a little with the wrong people and finally after much alone time and deep thought, realized the problem was I wanted My daddy. Sometimes, as much as I talk about there being multiple distinct personalities that dwell inside of Me
Ending Violence Against Sex Workers Starts with Respect and Ending the Sex Worker Hierarchy.
There's been a lot of talk around Me lately because of the speech I gave on December 17, 2017 on International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers. There's a video of Me speaking, I was a little upset because it cuts off at the end. I wanted to make sure that My full words were available so below, you will find the speech I gave that night. Also, I've embedded the video. As written in My last blog post, this speech ended up getting Me in a local paper, the Baltimore Beat
Manhattan & BlogHer18 Here I Come! I Need Your Help Though.
I’m super excited you guys! I have the most amazing opportunity and I can’t wait to take advantage of it. This whole last year has been about me stepping out on faith to step into my destiny and it’s been an amazing journey thus far. I can’t believe how My life has changed in less than a year’s time simply because I was willing to step up and show up. This time last year, I was home wishing I could attend an event as beneficial as the BlogHer conference. Such a conference was
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