Sister Stereotypes Redefined

I volunteer as a soccer coach on my day off to spread the love of the game, because the game kept me sane, and maybe it can keep another girl sane too.

I am starting a campus initiative called Beneath the surface at Clark university where actors will share the anonymously submitted stories of Clark students, faculty, alumni and staff and their experiences with mental illness and invisible disabilities. I want to end the stigma and prove that nobody knows whats Beneath another's Surface!

I feel that I have been privileged in life to have everything I needed. I strive to show my siblings to never take what they have for granted. Unfortunately, we are falling into a time with economic disparity, where people neglect to notice that economic challenges of others, unless they are trying to do volunteering or community service. Often, volunteering is strictly a structured opportunity allowing people to feel good about themselves. This unpopular view is hard to accept for most but this reality can be seen once the system of giving back is seen.

This past week I volunteered at United Way of Central Massachusetts for their Immediate Impact Food Pack. I joined about 20 other volunteers for a couple of hours to help pack food for the hungry. It was a rewarding experience and just goes to show that even a small amount of time can make a difference.

I've donated my time to singing at nursing homes.