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This So Called Life is about you. Yes! You, the one sitting behind the screen right now. It is about living life – truly living life, being grateful, happy, and knowing who you are. It is about being effective, self empowered, inspired, and honest. This So Called Life is based on reality and experience. Through tasks, journaling, communicating, and coming together it is my hope that This So Called Life will inspire you and others to live through self-empowerment and of course, smile.

Topics Include (but, are not limited to)

  • Parenting/Being a Mom, Dad, Working from Home & Outside of the Home
  • Women
  • Self Empowerment, Self Realization, and Perception
  • Inspiration (I will include lots of this, for you!)
  • Journaling – Various approaches
  • Time management, Organization, and Goal Setting
  • Happiness and Smiling (.we love smiles.)
  • Psychology – theories, ideas, approaches, ect.
  • Simplicity
  • Effective Communication
  • ….and just about any topic that will help you live your life to the fullest.

Who is the author?

I am a twenty-nine years old. I have spent ten-years of my life immersed in self development, personal growth, and now formally study such topics through higher education. I base the content within This So Called Life on personal experience, and struggles, accomplishments.

Some of my own experiences include:

  • Sexual & Emotional Abuse
  • Single Parent Hood
  • Alcoholism/Addiction (family member of)
  • Low Self Esteem
  • Teen pregnancy/parenthood
  • Attempted Suicide
  • Not being able to say “NO”
  • High school drop out

Some of my own accomplishments include:

  • Supporting said family member over come addiction
  • Overcoming depression
  • Better relationships & communication
  • Personal Growth & Self Empowerment
  • Finding Happiness
  • High-school Drop-out to College Student
  • Simplicity
  • Inspiring many friends & family to live life fully

The basis of This So Called Life is inspiration. I want to inspire YOU to be happy, content, effective, and to pass on the knowledge gained to others.

Do you need help?

I am not a certified professional, doctor, psychologist, or counselor. I am however, a single individual willing to share experiences in order to help others. Any advice, tips, tricks, or shared experiences within This So Called Life is not meant to be professional assistance. If you are sick, hurt, or considering hurting yourself or someone else please seek professional assistance (now). There are a variety of resources to help you – reach out:

National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)

Veterans Crisis Line: 1-800-273-TALK (8255) and press 1

St Lawrence Vally Renewal House: (315) 379-9845
To respond immediately to the needs of victims of domestic violence and sexual assault in St. Lawrence County through services which empower victims and increase community awareness.

CAVA Rape Crisis & Counseling: (315) 386-3777

Emergency: DIAL 911