Hairapy by Melissa Penrose

Beauty outside today

Throw back to 90’s Seven Springs Hair Show when I modeled for Rusk

Wanted to share my experience trying to find therapy. My 1st attempt was not a therapist but a Coach who I seriously thought I was being put in with a therapist(I am all for Coaching but in my situation I clearly need more) my so called 1st appt was the person going over the “Rules”, nothing more. 2nd attempt with therapist was Election Day & traffic was a nightmare & I called to say I was stuck in traffic & could we talk or start on the phone, I was told no & I couldn’t be seen for almost 2 weeks. I had completely lost it & went into an anger state. I felt like no matter how much I’m trying I get kicked. My sister-in-law called a Women’s Resource Center & got me right in. I did a Zoom Group that night with others in my situation. We will have in person Group this coming week. I also have an intake appt this coming week. I am praying that 3rd time is a charm.

How I feel right now

Perspective: Here is an attempt to start & try to be hopeful that this can be fixed when the water was even up higher but trying to dry out & get rid of mold & I’m being told about some 50% Rule that may end in my place being bulldozed down. I’m trying to stay positive but I’m struggling with everything going on. Im in Survivor Mode. I’m very blessed to have my family & friends who have reached out & been there for me.

When people ask what it looks like. This is what it still looks like on 144th of Madeira Beach. Someone finally is paying 2 guys to come in with equipment to remove it. Some people paid out to remove it.

I’ve been debating how to post this as I moved here for my soul & literally it’s been wiped. I’ve lost almost everything & honestly photos just don’t even show the reality of it. And you can be in 1 part & it looks like nothing happened & go into the next part & it’s a war zone. It’s been a nightmare to say the least. I haven’t really even processed this because I lost everything from the multifamily, my tenants too & yes I relied on that to pay to live here along with loosing the Salon I work out of. I am extremely lucky my brother, sister in law & niece took me into their home an hour away. Without them I’d be homeless. I’ve also had people step up & step forward doing things I wouldn’t do for myself. Like starting a go fund me. I’m not myself & really don’t know when any of us will be. Some of us are devastated & others it’s like nothing happened. (Out of respect of my tenants I won’t show their personal property on social media.) You can ask but I’m not sharing. I am also taking Zelle & Gofundme is on my page sorry I don’t know how to share it.

Thankful to have a great dinner celebrating my Birthday at Babas on Central. Even made it thru the downpour!! 😂 Thank you I so needed this! .usa

Happy Father’s Day to my Dad & both brothers.

Love this Bride that came into They want that beachy feel to go with their beach wedding on Treasure Island, FL