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I've never had PTSD, but I've been with many a friend and family member who has, and still is, dealing with it. It can be crippling not only to the individual who has it, but also to the family and friends of that person as well. It's not something to take lightly, ever.

I was born and raised in Texas, and I am a mother, wife, homeschooler, photographer, waitress, and cannabis advocate. I wasn't raised in the cannabis community, actually the opposite. I grew up in the 90s and I was taught as a child that drugs were bad, and pot wasn't just any drug. It was a gateway drug. I was taught that if I tried pot, it would lead me to using all of the other drugs like crystal meth, etc. The schools, the media, even my family taught me that.

Autumn is my fave month for fashion. Full of jumpers, coats, knitwear and boots, autumn fashion is sure to make a statement. Here are my top four fave trends and outfits for this season:

Lowell Farms Co., a Santa Barbara County organic cannabis and CBD company started in 1909, has officially put an end to the marijuana prohibition in Southern California, opening up the country's first-ever marijuana restaurant and lounge in early October, The Lowell Café. Backed by big-shot celebrities like Miley Cyrus and Mark Ronson, this West Hollywood café and dispensary hybrid serves up farm fresh food, delicious coffee and juices, and different strains of cannabis to match your meal of choice.

“The modern, ambitious woman dares to be different, and isn't afraid to go after her dreams.” So says Sachika’s website in boldly boasting their sophisticated and sexy brand of women’s wear. Of course, a log line is easy enough to come up with. But when the words truly reflect the journey, the goods are much more likely deliver, and To-Tam and To-Nya Sachika’s story definitely lives up.

The past decade has seen increasing interest in vaping. Research indicates that vaping could be a more effective way of consuming certain herbs. Also, some suggest that vaping could be a safer mode of ingestion of herbs such as Marijuana, which eliminates the need for tobacco and harmful residues from smoking. Some also share that the experience of using vape pens gives them a far more intense feeling of the herb compared to various other methods.