To keep my sanity and peace of mind, I must remember that there is always something beautiful happening, co-existing simultaneously with the unconscionable. That the power of just one person and their decision to do good has ripple effects. In this endeavor, I stumbled across Sidewalk Talk. After my first volunteer Sidewalk Talk I was so inspired I immediately signed up as a Los Angeles City Leader. A profound transformation happens in this experience that mere words cannot describe. And I...

In times like these where accessible mental health resources are dwindling or filled to capacity, I am compelled to seek outside the box as a mental health professional. And what I am finding astonishes me. I met with the LA Chapter of B.A.C.A., Bikers Against Child Abuse and what they do, free of charge, for children who have been physically or sexually abused needs to be known. Any child who has a current case in the system (which is a cold and frightening process) is eligible for their...