So many people are seeking answers for what they are experiencing in their lives right now. They need a renewed sense of hope and a vision for their future. I can truly say that for some of you, I have been there. The loss of a loved one, loss of all my possessions in a flood, loss of a job for an extended period of time, economic hardship, I have been through so many challenges that others are now facing for the first time. Through grace and favor, I made it through. You CAN TOO!!
Who's to say that a diagnosis of mental illness is a death sentence? I say NO! I am a living testimony that YOU can overcome the pain and suffering of a severe emotional disorder and live to see a fulfilling and prosperous "promised land" beyond the veil of madness.
I gave my life to the Lord in 1995 and I have been on a spiritual journey ever since. I seek and desire a closer relationship with Him. I study the Word and have a thirst for the Word but I know that there is always more to learn and I try to make sure that I give the Lord fertile soil in which to plant seeds of knowledge. The fact that my illness is in remission is a direct result of my relationship with the Lord. I did not stop until the fervent prayer of healing for a sound mind was realized. My previous and current involvement with the ministry in previous years, and currently as a praise team/intercessory prayer team member and my personal experience give me the credentials to write on this topic. I also have a bachelor's degree in science as well as a doctorate in pharmacy. I am a licensed pharmacist and I have been employed in this capacity for over eleven years.
"Chocolate Covered Nut", is an autobiography depicting the faith journey of an African-American pharmacist with bipolar disorder. The illness has been in remission since shortly before she rekindled a relationship with her husband almost twenty years after they first met. "Chocolate Covered Nut" is both humorous, yet inspiring and informative. This manuscript will impact not only those who suffer with mental illness, but those who love and support them and give any reader the tools they need to develop a deeper level of faith. The intended audience is a broad audience, including, the faith-based community, church leaders, church members, mental health advocates, health professionals, patients, family members, students, and educators.