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From the Heart of The Radiant: My Secret Life Exposed: Getting the Help I Needed

Sharea Farmer, LCSW

Over the last few months I have been updating the blog to address issues of self-improvement and development.  During this process I have received great feedback and personal stories from my followers.  Thank you all for helping Radiant Sunshine; as we continue to improve we will be adding different contributors.  Our first contributor is an anonymous female living with mental illness.  Join me in welcoming this contributor as she shares her story…. My Secret Life Exposed: Getting the Help I Needed Mental illness is a huge stigma I wasn’t ready to deal with, but conquered with an open mind and … Continue reading From the Heart of The Radiant: My Secret Life Exposed: Getting the Help I Needed

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Pieces of Me: 21-30 are some of the things I’ve learned and adjusted over time to fit my joy

Sharea Farmer, LCSW

21-30 are some of the things I’ve learned and adjusted over time to fit my joy I remember when I was in high school; I was so Pro-Black that it came off as anti-everything.  I look back at that stage with such admiration because it was the first sign that I could receive information and it actually created an emotion that led to action… how else would I have become an advocate?   Sounds silly, but over time I was able to find a Love of Being Black that didn’t isolate others or deny my feeling.  Growth is learning to adjust … Continue reading Pieces of Me: 21-30 are some of the things I’ve learned and adjusted over time to fit my joy

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I’m married to my best friend: How life really plays out?

Sharea Farmer, LCSW

“I’m married to my best friend” The chill from the wind made this Saturday, October night seem different than any before.  I watched as children dressed in costumes dominated my neighborhood with their hopes for filling bags with treats.  I was wearing a simple pair of dark jeans, stone wash jean jacket (yes I said stone wash) over my favorite yellow, red, black and green tee-shirt.  Far from over dressed, I had two simple plans; go to the Black Star concert and get home safely.  Both plans I achieved without a hitch.  It is what that took place between those … Continue reading I’m married to my best friend: How life really plays out?

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You need to Get Over Him (Music)

Sharea Farmer, LCSW

Top 5 “You need to Get Over Him” Songs… #5 When you are accepting the nonsense he puts you through… #4  When the man has you breaking laws… #3  When the health of loving him has you torn in pieces… #2  When you actually start seeming a little crazy yourself over him… #1  The delusion that something is still in place; when it is truly over… Continue reading You need to Get Over Him (Music)

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5 Inspirational Quotes by Women

Sharea Farmer, LCSW

5 Inspirational Quotes by Women A Middle of the Month Pick Me Up   The most common way people give up their power is by thinking they don’t have any. — Alice Walker.   The truth will set you free. But first, it will piss you off. –Gloria Steinem Sometimes you’ve got to let everything go—purge yourself . . . If you are unhappy with anything . . . whatever is bringing you down, get rid of it. Because you’ll find that when you’re free, your true creativity, your true self comes out.  ­­–Tina Turner   Life is not measured by … Continue reading 5 Inspirational Quotes by Women