As I start to type this, I’m thinking that this might be a part of my upcoming eBook. Spoiler alert: I haven’t fully recovered, as I don’t think anyone truly recovers from depression but I am on a good path. I’m getting ahead of myself, we’ll cover […]

It took thirty six years and three suicide attempts for my recovery journey and trauma healing to start.

Thirty six years of trying to find help, begging for help and never getting it.

Sure I would get medication, the wrong ones at the wrong dosages and a lot of them.

However, […]

I grew up in a nice town in South Florida, was fortunate enough to have both parents in my life and give me every opportunity to succeed. I did good in school, had plans to become a teacher after I graduated college, everything about my childhood was great, […]

Husam Alaghbari is a DP, cinematographer, editor who brings visuals to life. Known for his inspirational storytelling methods, he has the ability to engage with the viewers leaving them in awe. Husam began his career in Ottawa shooting weddings, music videos, short documentaries, and commercials. 

Currently […]

For as long as I can remember, I never really felt a part of. I spent years of my life changing shades like a chameleon. I grew up with my father, stepmother, and half brother. Unbeknownst to me, my biological mother was an addict and signed over her […]

I had the childhood anyone would want. Loving parents, a neighbourhood block with tons of kids my age to play with, and the opportunity to do anything I wanted with my life, surely a lot more fortunate than many children. I didn’t touch a drug until i was 18 […]

As a young girl my parents always encouraged me to be involved in the community. They wanted me to play sports, participate in after school clubs, and interact with other children. I had trouble finding the motivation to go do these activities. When I did I […]

My whole life I was told to sit pretty and keep my mouth shut… little girls were meant to be seen not heard. I was pretty good at my job of doing this and was the little girl that dreams were made of. Sugar, spice, […]

Times and dates are approximate. Just so you know, it’s extremely rare for me to talk about my mental illness with people. Only a few good friends know, literally.  Even though they know, it’s not talked about it. I’m always trying to analyze why I don’t talk […]