I used to say, "I'm on a mission to create positive change in the world, starting with becoming the change I want to see." That, although a noble goal, didn't seem to be specific enough in my opinion. So, after some deep introspection and clarification,…

Today is a happy and exciting day for me. One year ago, today I welcomed into this world my baby girl. It's been an amazing year watching my little girl grow and witnessing the loving relationship blossom between her and her big brother. She has…

We humans are not perfect and never will be. We all go through challenges in life. I know some people suffer greater than I do, but the severity of others' challenges doesn't make mine any less difficult for me. Since childhood, I've spent many years…

I was a shy kid who lived through a turbulent home life. Once I left to live on my own, I felt a sense of peace I never experienced before. That quiet calming environment, which I now had total control over, was addictive. It was…

Who's real these days? I mean really genuinely themselves, publicly. We live in a society where many people want to portray themselves in a way that will get them the most "likes" on social media, even if that portrayal is far from the reality of…