In times of dread, artists must never remain silent. This is precisely when artists go to work. There is no time for despair, no place for self-pity, no need for silence, no room for fear. We speak, we write, we do language. That’s how civilizations heal. —— Toni Morrison Thank you for being with me. … Continue reading In Times of Dread
Chronic Illnesses
So Many…
There are so many men and women out there during this pandemic, waiting, longing and eager to send their friends, partners and parents flowers. So they waited a long time to show these flowers how pretty and wonderful these people are. But they have to wait a little longer... Thank you for being with me. … Continue reading So Many…
Surviving Trauma: Finding Myself
For the first time, I had something to lose. You drained me of my identity and injected self doubt into my veins. Left me questioning my own sanity. Walking around aimlessly. At war with my own body everyday. Trying to scrub your heavy words off my skin. My mental state has been shaken to its … Continue reading Surviving Trauma: Finding Myself
Know this…
Until that day comes, however, know this: if you lose your job because of an illness, that’s OK. At the end of the day, your health is more important than any time clock, company or rude supervisor. Wear your firings and resignations as badges of honor. You’ve been through hell and back, and that’s your … Continue reading Know this…
Dating
I stopped dating men for the longest time because I feared them. Became one of them because of trauma. I can never blame myself for wanting to live. Thank you for being with me. Let us rebuild a healthy state of mind. Love, Francesca.
Healing Is Scary
Sometimes you have to let go of what you thought life would be like and learn to find joy in the story you're living. Healing is scary. You are brave for facing your traumas everyday, even though you want to die. You're a superhero, a rock-star. Keep faith alive; it will get better. You're doing … Continue reading Healing Is Scary
For The Lost Souls
For The Lost Souls This is for all the lost souls. I write this to lay down the lives of those that have been lost on this page. With these words of mine, I call upon them to breathe life into them. I bring forth their smiles and their voices to life, again. This is … Continue reading For The Lost Souls
Silent Sands of Illness
Spheres be fed the blackened beast, For long to fill his gluttonous feast. Not life itself could escape its grasp, For death to all the plague they clasp. Yet random the beast, it toyed its prey, Amused with game of chance to play. Ally of time, its patient was astound, Stomach growls the best around. … Continue reading Silent Sands of Illness
The Media’s Take On Mental and Chronic Illnesses
As someone who has chronic illnesses coupled with mental illnesses, I strongly believe that the media tends to portray these illnesses in an unfavorable light. Media presentations tend to reinforce the public's stereotypes on mental and chronic illnesses and thus instilling fear in the public. This further isolates people suffering from mental or chronic illnesses, … Continue reading The Media’s Take On Mental and Chronic Illnesses
Voyage of Happiness 