“I feel like I’ve been walking in circles for a long time.” “I can’t concentrate.” “I’m in a fog most of the time.” “I know I came upstairs for a reason, but I can’t remember it!” “I just want to be alone. If only they would be quiet for 5 minutes!” If I could have a dollar for each time I either thought or said one of these things for the past couple of years, I would be rich by now. It’s like something got a hold of my brain… and froze it. On some days, I thought I was going crazy. Continue Reading
Finding Peace in the Midst of the Storms – Atlanta Journal Constitution Column
Shortly after midnight on Oct. 23, hurricane Patricia became the strongest Pacific hurricane on record in the Americas. My phone started buzzing with texts from my family and friends that morning, since my name was soon to be associated with the strongest hurricane ever recorded in the Pacific coast. I watched as real-time videos of the horrific storm popped on my computer screen, praying for the areas on its path. As it turned out, Patricia’s intensity decreased very quickly as the storm’s Continue Reading