Category: Mental Health

Letter from the Founder

The Sonique Louise Foundation (EST. 2014) is more than a non-profit organization. It’s a reflection of who I am and what I believe.

Rooted in activism, advocacy and philanthropy, we exist to turn compassion into action and purpose into impact.

I’ve always believed that you don’t just talk about change. You get in the room. You speak up. You show up. You give. You fight for people, especially when they’re not in the room to fight for themselves.

This foundation is my heart in motion. It’s where my passion for social change meets my commitment to action, advocacy and service.

From mental health and women’s rights to domestic violence and philanthropy, we’re committed to showing up for the causes that matter and creating impact where it’s needed most.

We’re here to advocate boldly, serve intentionally and give generously.

And that’s the bottom line. 🩷

With hope, humility, love and service,

World Bipolar Day 🧠

World Bipolar Day is an opportunity to move beyond surface-level awareness and toward something more meaningful: understanding, compassion, and real support. People living with bipolar disorder deserve to be met with accurate information, less stigma, and communities that know how to show up with care. Awareness matters, but support is what helps people feel seen, respected, and less alone. 

Living off the social media grid. 💌

Here’s a Dump. 💕

There’s a quiet kind of freedom in living in the moment. Not documenting every second. Not measuring your life in posts, views, or reactions. Just experiencing things as they happen; fully, privately, and honestly.

Living a little off the social media grid creates space for real presence. Conversations feel deeper. Laughter lasts longer. Even ordinary moments start to feel meaningful when they aren’t filtered through the pressure of sharing them.

The truth is, not everything has to be seen to be real. Some of the best parts of life are the ones that belong only to you; the small victories, the peaceful afternoons, the growth happening quietly behind the scenes.

There’s something powerful about simply being. Existing. Living your life without an audience. And realizing that the moment itself is already enough.

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Father of mercy and compassion,

For we know suicidal ideation and suicidal thoughts are REAL. So many of your people are hurting Father. Lost, burdened, weary and weak.

I come before you humbly to pray for your people. Wrap your presence around those who are hurting right now. Where there is darkness, breathe in even the smallest glimmer of hope. Where there is overwhelming sorrow, send comfort that reminds them they are not forgotten, not alone, and never without worth. Protect minds from hopeless thoughts and surround them with people, moments, and reminders that life still holds purpose, their presence still holds value.

Help those of us close to the broken to be vessels of compassion; steady, kind, and present so no one feels they must carry their pain in isolation. And for our own hearts, Lord, grant peace. Strengthen us so we can support others without losing ourselves. Renew our faith that healing is possible, that light returns, and that love is stronger than despair. May your grace and love continue to extend further than any devastation.

In Jesus’ Holy, Righteous and Sovereign name, Amen. 🤍

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Bipolar Disorder can get ugly

Let’s talk about the ugly side of bipolar disorder. The parts people don’t like to hear or are too embarrassed to speak about.

It’s losing trust in your own mind. Constantly questioning whether your thoughts, emotions, or decisions are you or an episode forming. The manic highs and the depressive lows. It’s the shame after episodes. The apologies. The mistakes. The decisions that were made that don’t truly align with who you are as a person. The relationships strained or lost. Not from lack of love, but from a brain at war with itself. It’s isolation. Pulling away because you’re afraid of being a burden, while quietly needing connection the most.

It’s surviving moments you didn’t want to be here anymore and then having to learn how to live after that. Medication trials. Side effects. Acceptance. Resistance. Learning that stability isn’t weakness and needing help doesn’t erase strength. Even on good days, bipolar disorder leaves scars, hypervigilance, grief, and a level of self-awareness earned through pain.

I advocate because honesty saves lives. Because romanticizing this illness helps no one. Because survival is something to speak about, not hide. This is the ugly but necessary truth.

And I’m still here. Still growing. Still choosing to live. Walking right with you. Because, we are Stronger Together. 🤍

In mental solidarity,

Mental Health Meds: The Courage People Love to Criticize

Taking Meds Isn’t Weak—Shaming Is.

My Zoloft (Sertraline) helps me stay balanced with Bipolar Disorder, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and panic/anxiety. Mental health medication isn’t something to be ashamed of, it’s healthcare. It’s self-care. If meds help you live, function, and breathe easier, that’s strength.

Medication is part of how I survive and thrive. I’m not ashamed of that. It’s okay to need medication to support your mental health. You’re still strong. It’s incredibly courageous facing your mental health.

I’m right here with you.

P.S. ✨️ Oh, next time anyone thinks about pill shaming someone, don’t. ✨️

She needed that hug. 🫂

🗣 CHECK ON YOUR PEOPLE! Suicidal ideation is REAL. I’m not speaking as a mental health advocate right now, I’m speaking as a person who attempted suicide in 2018. 🥹

“A woman was saved Saturday afternoon after climbing onto the I-96 overpass and moving toward the middle of the freeway.

A Detroit police Sgt. quickly reached her and grabbed her through the fence. Officers kept talking with her until Detroit Fire Department crews arrived with a ladder truck. Firefighters were then able to bring her down safely. The woman was experiencing a mental health crisis at the time.

If you or a loved one is in distress, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988 or 1-800-273-8255, or text 741-741. Support is free, confidential, and available 24/7 for civilians and veterans. Locally, you can also call the Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network (DWIHN) Helpline at 800-241-4949. (They come to you.)”

📌Credit: Metro Detroit News