One of the fondest memories I have is always around this time of year. Mardi Gras time ! 💜💚💛 I grew up in Mobile,Al…. Which is the birthplace of Mardi Gras. We lived within walking distance of Downtown Mobile where the festivities always take place. My grandmother would walk us down and we would catch beads , moon pies, candy 🍭 etc. Those memories help me …. To remember to create positive memories for my children . I’m not perfect but I want my children to have more good memories than bad. More positive than negative. Start today creating healthy memories for yourself and your child/ children. You all deserve this ! 💜💚💛💜💚💛

ALOT OF TIMES WHEN PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS COME TO THE REALIZATION THAT THEIR CHILD HAS BEEN FORMALLY DX WITH A BEHAVIOR / MENTAL HEALTH DISORDER, THEY OFTEN TIMES FEEL THAT THEIR "PEACE" HAS BEEN PUT ON PAUSE BECAUSE THEY ARE LOOKING FOR THE RIGHT DR'S TO HELP THEIR CHILD. PARENTS/CAREGIVERS FEEL LIKE THINGS FOR THEMSELVES HAVE BEEN "PUT ON HOLD". THEN THEY START TO FEEL SELFISH FOR HAVING THOUGHTS OF "SELF CARE". THIS IS NOT BEING SELFISH AND WE HIGHLY SUGGEST THAT YOU TAKE A BREAK. IF YOU DO NOT KEEP YOUR SELF IN ORDER WITH PEACE/ LOVE/ SELF CARE ,YOU WILL NOT BE OF ASSISTANCE TO YOUR CHILD/CHILDREN. SO PLEASE, GO FIND YOUR PEACE , REGROUP AND COME BACK STRONGEr THAN EVER! 💜💜💜

It can be very hurtful when you pour your heart into someone you loved 💕 unconditionally for years….. only for them to turn on the very person that helped them. It makes you question everything you ever stood for that was good. Trusting that your higher power, the universe….. however you view it….. is behind the scenes taking notes and preparing divine protection for you from them. Trouble and “Storms” 🌧️ won’t last always. It’s just hard when you’re in the midst of them. Remember , regardless of the nasty, untruths they say about you….. you will come out victorious! Because you stood on LOVE ❤️…… when you were doing your part . So…. KEEP YOUR HEAD UP! There’s a blessing coming with your name on it ! 💜💛💚

If you’re still interested in join NAMI’s Basic Parenting Class, there’s still time.I will attach the flyer with all details needed to signup for this amazing class. Please see flyer below ⬇️

Self Care is essential to maintaining your mental health. For me, getting my nails done 💅🏾 is like the best thing I can do for me. It makes me happy. I leave feeling confident and all the things. It use to be food for me. I had to change that approach because of my health. Some people feel guilty when they take time out for themselves. However, if you do not take time out to heal yourself…. You can not pour into others properly. Don’t ever let anyone tell you that you are being “stuck up” because you are taking time out for you. Always remember….. you are important….. love yourself 💜💚💛….. it’s ok…. I promise. # self care and healthy mental health 💚💜💛