A Traumatic Event – Part 5
The way I choose to empower others is to lead by example. As the leader in my family, I have everyone counting on me to be my best. It is a lot of responsibility, but I knew that the best way for me to set a good example for my family was to get my education. I...
Light Years from the Side of the Freeway – Part 2
For a period of time, life was finally looking up. Patrick was living with his grandmother, a kind matriarch who worked hard to ensure her grandson always had what he needed. Patrick thought life could not have been any sweeter until he met another woman who also...
A Traumatic Event – Part 4
I recently graduated from San Francisco State University with a BA in psychology. It took me twelve years to get a four-year degree. The journey was not easy—it took a lot of practice, commitment, and resiliency. Being the first in my lineage to graduate high school...
Light Years from the Side of the Freeway – Part 1
Part I: A Battle from Birth For some people, realizing the American Dream is a lofty goal worth pursuing. For others, the American Dream is simply a fight for survival. Patrick Ma has fought and won an inspiring fight for his American dream. Patrick’s story may not...
Tic Disorders
What Is A Tic? Tics are sudden, repeated muscle movements or vocalizations. Tics can occur in any part of the body; they have no rhythm or sequence. They intensify when the person becomes flustered or stressed. Tics fall into two categories: motor and vocal. Motor...BLOG HOME
