A "Yaya" and lover of life. My journey for enlightenment is shared in my stories. I believe in wearing my heart on my sleeve, joining virtual hands, and sharing the message, "You are not alone."

You can find my memoirs, personal essays, a bit of humor, and some inspirational revelations on:

Medium | Newsbreak | YourTango | Kindle Vella | Quora | Substack

My themes include NAMI, Mental Health Awareness, Life Lessons, Equality, Healthy Living, and Kindness. Be kind.

Raising my young grandson allows me to be a writer and online shop owner with Etsy. Visit my shop Breathe By Yaya and find inspirational, uplifting, and empowering apparel and personal goods.



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