My blurred opinion

Brain chemistry

Matthew Dickson was a person who came across my radar, and I was absolutely intrigued with his story  . He led an average childhood, and during his university years, unbeknownst to him, he was developing schizophrenia. he bicycled across Canada when he was 20, but the disease hit hard at 22.It took him 27 years, but he successfully recovered from it, and now he helps other people with mental illness, primarily in developing countries.He wants to show people how to become less apathetic and become advocates for causes. The world needs so much more help.When he was suffering from mental illness, my heart went out to people with mental illness who live in extreme poverty or in war-torn countries.https://www.mindaid.ca 
https://www.instagram.com/matthewjdickson/
 

The SASSI coach

When Christine and I first connected, I noticed we had very similar views, and that she had also been through a lot just based on her tone, and her aura. The more I got to know her, and the more I listen to her, I realize she was one of the strongest people I ever met, and it just seems no matter what you throw at her, she won't give upChristine addresses theseissues and what she has done to try toovercome them to make her a stronger,healthier woman.Abuse & Domestic Violence - From thephysical to mental to sexual andeverything in between, Christine shares thelessons she continues to learn to survive intoday's world, including online dating.Alcoholism & Drug Addiction - Christine hasdealt with drug addiction of cocaine to drugaddiction of pain pills to alcohol addictionstemming from the abuse in the relationship.Suicide - After several times attempting suicideherself, she has been given the opportunity toshare her experiences with these attempts andhow it has taught her to not only live life to itsfullest but to love life unconditionally.
Her website https://sassicoach.com https://www.facebook.com/SASSICoachChristine https://www.instagram.com/christine_consulting/
 
 
 

Hot mess to Wellness

Amanda Zeine, DO, FAAP is a pediatrician in the US Army pending medical retirement after a Traumatic Brain Injury in 2018.  After her injury, she had severe sequela causing a loss of identity, worsening depression, and weight gain.  Now, after treatment, she has a new vision of herself and has begun a journey from Hotmess to wellness. I really loved talking to her, and I believe she is on the right path to changing her life and others'.
https://www.hot-mess-to-wellness.com
 

The BounceBackologist

Lady J is an Author, Youth/Family Mentor, Transformational Speaker, BounceBackologist, Business Coach, Media Personality, Serial Entrepreneur, and Community Servant Leader. She has degrees in Business Management and Psychology; is a Certified Tailor, Certified PSA, and is working towards a Masters in Psychology. When I was reading her story and it said that she was the definition of a person of someone who bounced back, and is resilient, I was very intrigued, but also it didn't take me long to realize that statement was the truth. With multiple suicide attempts, being molested, homelessness, being abandoned, being raped, suffering from a brain aneurysm, and even having a child with a disability, she has seem to have gone through it all. I really admire how strong she is, and I'm so glad she's doing better in her life now
https://www.ladyj.co
https://www.instagram.com/ladyj.co/
 

Making the process easier

Spencer Bishins has a master’s degree from the London School of Economics, and a law degree from Florida State University. Working for SSA for more than 10 years, he drafted or reviewed thousands of disability decisions. After leaving SSA, he wanted to help demystify the complicated disability system. His first book, Social Security Disability Revealed: Why it’s so hard to access benefits and what you can do about it, explores the obstacles that disability claimants face as they try to access benefits. He is very needed for those of us with a disability who is trying to be approved of these benefits, and we struggle, and so much time passes by, this is a self-help guide to make your situation a little easier.
https://www.bishinspublishing.co
https://www.instagram.com/bishinspublishing/
 

I was porn this way

Isaiah Cruz is a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse specializing in addiction medicine. He has experience with depression, anxiety, bipolar, schizophrenia, heroin addiction, cocaine, meth, food, and porn addictions. We delve into all that he does to prevent and help others battle their addictions, as well as all the things that have ailed him over the year. One in particular is his porn addiction, it is something that took him down a really dark path, and is one of the motivating factors that makes him do what he does today.
https://www.no-x.net
https://www.instagram.com/no_x.telemed/
 

Don’t just cover up your wounds, heal within

Charles Smith is a very sweet guy, don't be fooled by his deep breath voice, he's a great person, who has just been through a lot. When you listen to Charles, you realize there are many emotional and mental scars, but through all that, he maintained a beautiful soul. Charles dealt with neglect and abuse as a child while becoming an orphan at six. His story also includes becoming a veteran, being homeless, having PTSD, a suicide attempt survivor, and being over 40 years sober after struggling with a horrible addiction.  He's becoming author, and addiction recovery advisor.
His website https://www.lifelongexperience.net
 His Instagram https://www.instagram.com/lifelongexperience/
His Facebook https://www.facebook.com/charliesmith13/
 
 

Behind iron bars

Lorraine Lewis was a person who caught my eye based on her journey with her and her son, who is considered mentally retarded, and how she would like to make some changes within the government to help provide more resources, and change some laws for those parents with children with intellectual disabilities. I do not want to spoil what happens at the end, what is this journey of our son getting into trouble, and getting out of trouble, and getting back into trouble, and how his disability plays a huge part, in why Lorraine wants to change some laws for those with his condition. 
Her Facebook https://www.facebook.com/lorraine.lewis.969
You can book on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Behind-Iron-Bars-Intellectually-Disabled/dp/B0B6MGX7WL/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3AEOZS6ZRS0R8&keywords=Behind+Iron+Bars+book&qid=1672013947&sprefix=behind+iron+bars+book%2Caps%2C120&sr=8-1
Her Instagram @Lorrainelewisnow
 

The tenacious AGAPE

One of the things you pick up on right away with agape is her amazing personality, upbeat attitude, and her feistiness. She started her slogan be your incredible self, to motivate women and others who have gone through trauma all over the world. She survived a double homicide while she was eight months pregnant by the father of the baby. And that's just one part of our story, there are many hurdles and obstacles, trauma, pain physical, and mental that appear throughout her journey. When you listen to her story about neglect, childhood trauma, pretty much living on the streets of Chicago on your own as a young girl, and doing whatever it takes to survive, it is heart wrenching, but the comeback story makes it all worth it. She is one of the strongest people I've ever met, and we should all be proud of her resilience, and inner strength
Her website https://beyourincredibleself.com
Her Instagram https://www.instagram.com/beyourincredibleself/
 

Mr. C’s adventure

This episode is with Mark Chartier, and when we first started to talk I instantly knew that he was a good guy based on the energy he gave off. As a kid, he acted out poorly in school and had different tics and movements that weren't entirely understood until later in life. When he was finally diagnosed they told him he had Tourette's syndrome, and his life goes this was only the beginning of his journey, because later he end up suffering a brain injury that caused him to have a huge stutter, but all in all, he did not let that stop him either. He remembered all the people who helped him over his journey and when he thought back to those people they all had a common theme, and that made him get into the special education field by becoming a teacher. And now he is a disability advocate, a self-published author, and most importantly a beautiful person who is making a difference
https://www.markchartier.com