My Latest Posts
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- Why Self-Care is Important to Writing
Taking care of your mental health is something that is important for everyone. Perhaps even more so for creative types like you and me. Most creatives draw their source of inspiration from some type of emotion, whether it be happy, sad, or angry. This kind of inspiration has provided someContinue reading “Why Self-Care is Important to Writing” - I’m Making Big Moves
I’m honestly feeling the best I ever have. Things just seem to be lining up in life and I’m feeling good. I’ve got a big surprise. Something I’ve been keeping very secret over the last couple of months. I’ve always said I wanted to make a difference in people’s lives,Continue reading “I’m Making Big Moves” - I’ve Made Some Changes
Maybe you’ve noticed my logo changed. It’s possible you saw that my social media handles have all changed. Perhaps you even noticed the url for the site changed. I’ve stepped away from the Tea, But With Coffee namesake, to better embrace who I am. I’m finally getting comfortable with whoContinue reading “I’ve Made Some Changes” - To My Best Friend, From Your Bipolar Best Friend
Thank you. You’ve been there for me every step of the way over the last five years. You’ve stood by my side when many people left, believing in me even when nobody else did. I distanced myself from you, yet you didn’t give up hope. I dont know how orContinue reading “To My Best Friend, From Your Bipolar Best Friend” - You Don’t Have to Be Ashamed
We are all worthy of love and respect, and it is most definitely something we deserve to receive. We should be loved and cared for because of who we are, not despite our flaws. One thing I’ve began doing is simply not being ashamed of my mental illness. Instead, IContinue reading “You Don’t Have to Be Ashamed” - Stop Surviving and Start Living
It’s New Year’s Eve and I’m left reflecting on what 2021 taught me. It was a long, yet exciting year. I struggled and hit rock bottom a few times while I kept climbing. I hit rock bottom more times in the last year than I have my entire life. There’sContinue reading “Stop Surviving and Start Living” - Getting Out of My Own Head
You ever have those moments where you got so wrapped up in your head and own thoughts you lost sight of everything else? Sometimes, as someone with severe anxiety, I can get wrapped up in my own thoughts. What happens is I hyper-fixate on something. I travel down these rabbitContinue reading “Getting Out of My Own Head” - Three Things Being Bipolar Taught Me.
At this point, it is no surpise for me to tell you that I’m bipolar. I’m open about my diagnosis because it is just a much a part of who I am as the color of my eyes. Would I choose to be bipolar if I had the option? ProbablyContinue reading “Three Things Being Bipolar Taught Me.” - To My Wife, From Your Bipolar Husband
To my wife, My beautiful wife. You never cease to amaze me. Not only are you beautiful, but you’re so incredibly smart. You’re talented at whatever you want to do, you have so much potential. Speaking of potential, that’s all I offered you when we met. All I had wasContinue reading “To My Wife, From Your Bipolar Husband” - What It’s Like to Have a Panic Attack
I thought hard about what I wanted to write this week. It wasn’t until I was on the verge of a panic attack last night that I realized I wanted to give people some insight into what it is like to have a panic attack. I understand this is aContinue reading “What It’s Like to Have a Panic Attack” - Why I Write
I’ve been writing for as long as I can remember. It all started way back when I was five or six years old. My grandmother, MaMa, was a high school educator. I spent a lot of time with her growing up and she used to always encourage my creative writingContinue reading “Why I Write” - It’s Hard to Stay Happy
I’m doing good. I’m doing fantastic, actually. I would be willing to say I have been feeling the best I have ever felt these last few weeks. I finally got a new medicine regimen that seems to be working wonders for me. I’m writing more passionately, I’ve just launched aContinue reading “It’s Hard to Stay Happy” - Writing Mental Illness
I often hear about writers struggling to write characters with mental illness, because they want to accurately portray mental illness without it being offensive. I believe that there should be more mental illness in literature and the arts because it helps to raise awareness. So, I have put together theContinue reading “Writing Mental Illness” - Be Kind.
Everyone around you is fighting a battle. We all have some kind of inner turmoil going, pretty much all the time. It’s a scary thought that the sweet cafeteria lady from your high school days had some inner turmoil because she was so sweet and never showed it. But oneContinue reading “Be Kind.” - Stunt Driver
Being bipolar is kind of like being a stunt driver. It’s a daring ride. Both dangerous and exhilarating, you can’t help but to want more. So how exactly is being bipolar like being a stunt driver? Well, I’m glad you asked. When mania hits, it’s like a stunt driver hittingContinue reading “Stunt Driver” - It’s Been a While
So my last post detailed how I had gone on a spiral these last few weeks. I was having panic attacks two or three times a day. Panic attacks where I would stiffen and couldn’t breathe. I gasped for air and clenched my fist tight, digging my nails into myContinue reading “It’s Been a While” - Having So Much to Do, but No Motivation to Do It.
A few weeks ago, I was on top of the world. I built this site, was writing every day, reading two to three books a week, and just being productive. My first newsletter was written, and I started tracking social media metrics. I was just having fun and loving beingContinue reading “Having So Much to Do, but No Motivation to Do It.” - Author Interview: Neha Gopal
I first discovered Neha Gopal through her book 10. The book moved me in so many ways and I fell in love with it. See my review here. When I looked more into the author, I learned that Ms. Neha Gopal wrote the story as a high school student. HerContinue reading “Author Interview: Neha Gopal” - Book Review: 10
Book Summary 10 unfolds the story of the troubled and impulsive Simone struggling to navigate through the tumultuous years of adolescence. She finds support and guidance through an exchange of letters with the enigmatic Joy, a beautiful and affluent globe-trotter, helpful and wise far beyond her teenage years. As Simone’s lifeContinue reading “Book Review: 10” - It’s Okay to be ‘Soft’
I hear it a lot. “You’re so soft.” And maybe they’re right, maybe I am ‘soft’. But I’m okay with that because I’m human. I have emotions. Hell, we all have emotions. Do I choose to be open about mine? Yeah, I do. I learned a long time ago thatContinue reading “It’s Okay to be ‘Soft’” - Author Interview: Kyle Bernier
I first came across Kyle’s book Lazy Creativity: The Art of Owning Your Creativity earlier this year when I received a free copy from Pubby. Going into this book, I was skeptical. I was used to reading self-help books that preached at you to do things a certain way. ButContinue reading “Author Interview: Kyle Bernier” - Book Review: Lazy Creativity: The Art of Owning Your Creativity
Book Summary Lazy Creativity is a guide to owning your creativity in a way that works for you. creativity is incredibly important and is something most of us want more of in our lives but struggle to make room for. We have limited amounts of time, energy, and resources, soContinue reading “Book Review: Lazy Creativity: The Art of Owning Your Creativity” - Why I’m Open About my Mental Illness
I can’t tell you how many times I have received a private message on social media from someone saying “I wish I had the confidence to openly talk about my mental illness like you do.” And while it makes me smile because I feel like I’m making a difference, itContinue reading “Why I’m Open About my Mental Illness” - Author Interview: S.L. Hollister
Sherri and I first met through a ‘Shameless Self Promo’ group on Twitter. From there we struck up a friendship, both of us being North Carolina authors and having connections close to my hometown. She is an amazing person who has hosted me on her blog several times. I amContinue reading “Author Interview: S.L. Hollister” - Book Review: Chrome Pink (The Leeward Files Volume 1)
Book Summary She has hope tattooed on her leg but carries the scars of self-destruction deep inside her soul. Rae Lynne Grimes is a survivor. A fighter. Set in the small fictional town of Leeward, North Carolina on the inner banks of the Atlantic Ocean, this suspense thriller brings rapeContinue reading “Book Review: Chrome Pink (The Leeward Files Volume 1)” - How to Warm Those Cold Thoughts
We all have moments where our thoughts turn colder than an arctic winter. The constant self-doubt that plagues our thoughts and the nagging voice in your head that tells you that you aren’t good enough. The thoughts that send chills down your spine and intrude on the good ones. OneContinue reading “How to Warm Those Cold Thoughts” - Book Review: Skyrocket Your Career: The No Bullsh*t Approach to Find Your Dream Job, Be Successful in It, and Transform into a Rockstar
Book Summary It’s Monday morning, and you wake up at 6 AM; you didn’t even have your first cup of coffee, and you already feel the whole week is going to be a disaster. You know you have to go to a job you hate and endure 40 hours ofContinue reading “Book Review: Skyrocket Your Career: The No Bullsh*t Approach to Find Your Dream Job, Be Successful in It, and Transform into a Rockstar” - Author Interview: Kelsey Anne Lovelady
Let me start by saying Kelsey is an amazing individual. I have known her for the last year and a half. We met during the Darkened Veil Universe project where I voiced the Cretan Creature Minotauros and she voiced the Witch of Camelot Morgan Le Fey. Our characters wound upContinue reading “Author Interview: Kelsey Anne Lovelady” - What is “Tea, But With Coffee”?
Ah, the mighty question: what is the meaning behind the name? You may be thinking that I have eccentric tastes and like to mix a little Earl Grey with my Cafe Bustelo. Alas, that is not the case. Though, I do still plan on trying that one day just forContinue reading “What is “Tea, But With Coffee”?”
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Tyler Wittkofsky 