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Welcome to Tay’s BiPolar Kitchen!

Welcome to Tay’s Bipolar Kitchen. Please have a seat at my table. As the name suggests, I have  Bipolar II Disorder and PTSD (non-Military). Since my teens, I have been dealing with my mental health. While my symptoms would vary in intensity over the years, things came to a head for

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An African American woman in her 40s sits in contemplative grief, marking a death anniversary. She gazes out a window at a serene, rainy scene, reflecting on her healing journey. A cozy setting with a cup of tea and a soft blanket adds to the atmosphere of reflection and peace.

Grief: Anniversaries of Loss

This year, on my mom’s death anniversary, the mask is off. I’m sitting here, the calendar glaring at me, a digital tombstone marking a day that usually triggers a deep dive into grief. But today, the emotions are raw and overwhelming. I’m not okay, and for the first time in years, I’m not trying to […]

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A Mother’s Day Short Essay

Sunlight streamed through the window today, a familiar warmth washing over me as I opened the blinds and curtains. It was Mom’s ritual, a simple act that always welcomed the morning light. It felt comforting, yet bittersweet. Mother’s Day always brings a mix of emotions. There’s love, of course, but also pain and questions that […]

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