This blog post is dedicated to all the caretakers/support teams out there who are caring for their loved ones and others who are going through challenges in life, mostly mental illness.
Author Archive | Mwati Mwila
Book Reading Event
I am so excited to be hosting a book reading!
Suicide The Epidemic
Have you ever felt like life is not worth living? That no one understands your pain? That you are a burden to others and your family? And maybe you feel as though no one will miss you when you’re gone?
Embrace Change and Adapt
For many people, accepting, embracing and adapting to change is one of the most difficult things they need to do…In life, you need to be like a chameleon, able to change and adjust with the changing times.
Needing Help Is Not Weakness
Do you think God could be trying to communicate to you to be a hero through your personal strife? How will you recognize and understand
You Have Value
Each life has value, but where do we find it as we go through life and it’s challenges, whether mental illness or other trials. Where do we look for our strength?
Loving Your Reflection
I remember at twelve years old I was this girl with dark skin, crooked teeth and braids. I had just come from Australia, and had a heavy Aussie accent. As soon as we came to Seattle, Washington in 1997, I wanted to be like most “African Americans” I saw on TV. I wanted to be […]
Living With Mental Illness
Once you have been diagnosed with a mental illness, such as bi-polar, like I have, how do you live with and survive it. How do you transform your suffering into the power of endurance?
Bipolar Triggers
This month I wanted to focus on mental health and the triggers I’ve experienced with bipolar. Learn how to recognize your own triggers to help you avoid manic episodes.
Women of Color
This month I wanted to focus on women’s strength, defiance and power! As we just celebrated International Women’s Day (March 8, 2018), along with with the momentum of the “me too” movement (started by Tarana Burke) brewing, I say we women have a lot to celebrate, particularly women of color.