Midnight Shadow,
Serena Rose

"Somewhere beneath the moon's light, a vibrant rose is in bloom."

 

My Story

Have you ever visited a fictional Wikipedia biography for a soap-opera character like Laura Spencer (GH) or Reva Shayne (GL)? When I think back on how my story has played out thus far, it feels so surreal that it may as well be the plot of a drama TV series!

I was born in the late eighties to a pair of teenagers who were nowhere near ready for kids of their own. They divorced seven years later, and when my mom fell into depression, my dad spent most of his time working in the garage when he was supposed to be visiting with me on the weekends. I don't see much of him these days.

My maternal grandmother stepped in to raise me as a result of my parents' absence, and I was a very interesting child to say the least. I was slower than most kids my age, my head was always in the clouds, and I could barely keep my mind focused on even the simplest task because it was so frazzled. By some miracle, I graduated high-school from home at age seventeen, during which time my brain was going haywire with what would later be diagnosed as Intrusive Thought Disorder. Age twenty-two brought the onset of depression caused by these intrusive thoughts, feelings of guilt, and a constant daily battle with fear and anxiety. When Nana finally took me to mental health, I was diagnosed with six conditions: ADHD, OCD, ITD, Depression, Panic, and Asphergers Autism.

This explained A LOT about why I couldn't keep my mind focused on anything!

In the years that followed, a few close parties who were should have been understanding of me tried to slander me with their lies, harshness, neglect, and controlling ways. Depression and panic began to rear their ugly heads again, but this time I had a new family to help me pull through it:

Jack Rose: A brother, a best friend, and my most favorite "Gaimon" in the world.

Mama Rose: Jack's mom, a loving teacher and mentor who desperately needs a break from life in general... Then again, don't we all?

Angel Rose: She who helps me with my finances. This woman's heart is forged from tender, loving care.

Nana Rose: My angel in Heaven. I miss her every day...

There's more to my story than what these few paragraphs convey, but the most important thing about my past is how I'm moving forward from it. It's not an easy task, but hopefully my blogging adventures will help bring some joy and happiness to other people who have gone through some of the same experiences.

Be sure to follow me here as well as on Facebook and Instagram to stay updated on my life's adventure as it continues to play out.

Thank you all so much and God bless!

- - - Serena

January 1st, 2020