Creative Endeavors

In January 2020 I found out I was pregnant with my daughter during my second trimester. I was very shocked at the time and it made me feel anxious and depressed. I have had so many failed pregnancies in the past, I feared I would miscarry; however, I had faith that my medical team would see me through successfully. During the tenure of my pregnancy I became increasingly spiritual, closer with my family, and began seeking therapy. Therapy ultimately became my savior. Madelyn Constance Young was born on July 30th, 2020 and she is all I ever dreamed of. My dreams have come true despite the obstacles.

Since COVID began, my creativity quickly protruded through musical lyrics and poetry. I have been writing musical lyrics and poetry since I was a preteen. Writing allows me to release my thoughts and feelings. Sometimes I wake up in the middle of the night and quickly create poems from the thoughts of my subconscious. I stumbled upon Vocal Creators a few months ago, and Vocal Creators has inspired me to share old and new poetry from personal experiences over the past few years. Using this outlet allows me to challenge my writing and give me the opportunity to showcase my talent.

Overtime I’ve accumulated so much poetry, I decided to start incorporating them into mini eBooks. So far I have one mini eBook named “Her Luv Story”. This content is published on Amazon Kindle. “Her Luv Story” is a series of poems about a heart break I experienced and how it empowered me to create a better me in the future. Composing this eBook became another big accomplishment. I never looked at myself like an author, even though my passion for writing runs high. As I type this, I realize how I have sold myself short throughout this lifetime in regards to my capabilities and what I have truly accomplished. It’s not about the money or the amount of times the book is read; but, creating the book has given me satisfaction within myself. I can’t wait to create more books.

My next project is in the beginning stages; however, it’s going to be another eBook dedicated to people who struggle with healing the inner child. I’m not a psychologist (yet), but I have struggled with healing my own inner child wounds in my adult life. I’m not writing a “how-to” book, it’s more like a journal to my younger self. I desire to release content only where my experiences can help other individuals see that they are not alone; and, there is a community experiencing the same feelings. Writing for me is a healing mechanism and I want to encourage others to do the same. Whether it’s through writing, drawing, or music, art is soothing.

Originally I am from Brooklyn, NY; but, I relocated to North Carolina for a few years. Moving to North Carolina gave me a different perspective on life. In 2022 I will relocate back to North Carolina to raise my daughter and create the life of my dreams. When I lived in North Carolina giving back to the community made me feel whole. There were so many organizations that was dear to my core values that having my own organization is in my life path. Once I move back to North Carolina, I would love to start a non-profit organization where it will allow people of all ages and backgrounds a safe place to be creative. No matter if it’s through painting, writing, or music, however they see fit for themselves.