Hello everyone. I know it’s been a year since my last project. I know some may not have noticed but to those who did, especially those of you who tried to check in and asked why I hadn’t posted anything new in a while, I would like to explain why. I have been struggling with my mental health for a long time and this past year it really got the best of me. So much so that it affected my ability to do my art. I have Bipolar Disorder amongst other things and this past year things got really bad. I ended up alienating myself from others because of my behavior and shut myself off from the world. I couldn’t even bring myself to work on any new projects. I tried from time to time but the focus never lasted. So instead of me rushing myself just to throw something together, I chose to take all the time that I needed to get myself well… It took me a while to be okay with my decision not to work on my art and I’ll admit there were days that it crushed me and added to my depression, but It’s what I needed to do. And honestly, there were a few times I did try to rush the process because of some stupid time clock I’d put myself on from foolishly comparing my lifes timeline with other individuals, but it only made matters worse. I regressed A LOT. It took time and eventually I realized art will always be around, but if I didn’t take the time to take care of myself there was a chance of ME not being around anymore. I’m seeing psychiatrists again after 8 years of trying to do it all by myself, and I’m doing better. Of course, every day is not a good day, but that’s okay. I’m human, shit happens. I say all of that to say this… You do not have to rush yourself for anybody. Whatever your gift or passion, you owe it to yourself to make sure YOU are okay mentally. People, fans, audiences, admirers, supporters, whatever you want to call them will still be here when you get better. But you need to make sure that YOU DO get better. There is nothing to be ashamed of if you are struggling mentally, and never let anyone make you feel otherwise. And I urge you, if you are struggling with your mental health, go get help. There is nothing wrong with seeing a professional, no matter what the stigma is and bump anybody who tries to make you think that there is. And if you want to remain anonymous there are numbers that you can call and speak to somebody, all you have to do is an internet search. But please, just please FOR YOURSELF do what you can to get better… Now without further ado here is a small series I did, for Mental Health Awareness Month, to get started back up titled Behind The Door(Click the link at the top of the page). From my heart and mind to yours.           

                                                                                                                                 Peace and Love,

                                                                                                                                                Taniesha