A new collaboration with @stolen_agony_ a poem by us "she was me" @my___own___pov 🖇🥀💌 . . . #poem #poetry #instagram #feed #post #quotes #shewasme #conectedbypoetry #collab #futureself #past #hurt #pain #takecare
https://omny.fm/shows/power-podcasts/book-review-she-was-me 📌The publication of my poetry book is one of the year’s highlight for me… #shewasme It reminded me that I am pretty awesome and that we as people are not really different, we share similar experiences and we are able to unite through them and grow. Anyway, here’s an interview I did recently. Please make time to check it out. ✌🏽♥️
Hey hey hey! Happy Friday. Today I bring you a *COVER REVEAL* So here's a new psychological thriller to put on your TBR for 2024. When She Was Me by Marlee Bush Pub date 5/7/2024 @poisonedpenpress Let’s sneak off into the woods for a twisting, eerie psychological thriller about co-dependent identical twin sisters hiding out on a rural Tennessee campground from a past that reawakens when a teenage girl goes missing. Ever since that night, Cassie and Lenora are inseparable—they’ve been on their own, and that’s how they like it. As the sole permanent residents of Cabin Two, the twins manage to stay away from prying eyes, probing questions, and true crime junkies but when a teenage girl in a neighboring cabin goes missing, the memories come rushing back. Each sister suspects the other knows more than she’s letting on—but what happens when the person you trust most is the person you’re most afraid of? There's a GOODREADS giveaway happening for an ARC, I'll link that in my stories! ❓Do you have any siblings? If yes, tell me about them. #CoverReveal #SheWasMe #Thriller #ThrillerBooks #poisonedpenpress
Luleka Mhlanzi Arts… 🎭 The power behind the book. 🙌🏽 #shewasme #poetry #healingthroughart
Luleka Mhlanzi Arts… 🎭 The power behind the book. 🙌🏽 #shewasme #poetry #healingthroughart
Yesterday was the last day of Spirit Week. It was called Freaky Friday, where teachers dressed like students and students dressed teachers. I wanted to surprised one of my students, SCARLETT. I dressed like her, but I was the surprised one because she dressed like ME! Let's just say yesterday was a hilarious day because we were very invested in our roles all day long 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣!!!! #freakyfridayz #shewasme #Iwasher #spiritweek
"Dance like no one is watching" I am 🥰❤️ I'm outside exercising with the biggest smile on my face and dancing to my music like no one is watching. There are plenty of people around but I don't care. I'm wearing a new tee from @sheinofficial and it's a perfect fit at a size 12 😍 10 months ago I was a 20 🥰🤗🤣 I have the biggest smile on my face and I'm so happy I might explode 🤣🤗🥰❤️❤️ ❤️ Never give up ❤️ #thyroidhealing #hypothyroidism #dancelikenooneiswatching #singoutloud #dancing #exercising #fitness #happy #nogym #instagood #feelinggood #weightlossjourney #weights #coreworkout #workout #kickingass #goals #success #shewasme #mind #mindseteverything #lifeisgood #mentalhealthawareness #stronger #strength
We all have a "mask" that we wear and behind each mask is the opportunity for God to use us as a beacon of light and hope in the lives of others 💡 LET YOUR LIGHT SHINE!!! 💡🙌🏾🙏🏾 Lord, we thank You for your gift of life & another day to be in your presence. We thank you for Your unmeasured Grace in our lives and in the lives of others. Lord, we come to you on behalf of all Your children, young and old! We ask you to forgive us for anything that was said, done and thought by us that was not pleasing to you! Heavenly Father, I pray that You unveil the "mask" that we all wear at times in our lives. You know the one Lord; that mask that hides the Guilt, Anxiety, Fears, Sadness, Failures, Flaws, Depressions, Lies, Secret hurts, and Pains of the past and present. Lord, I pray that whoever reads this shall have PEACE that passes all understanding & that peace shall keep their hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. Lord, give Your children comfort, joy, love, wisdom & understanding as you guide us through the highs & lows; ebbs & flows of life!!! The Power of LIFE & death are in our tongues! We thank You for the victory and declare that it is already manifesting! We speak life into our situations today and that of others in the name of Jesus Christ 🙏🏾🙌🏾 Amen #INTENTIONALLIVING #restoration #refocus #victimizationtoempowerment #perfectlyimperfect #uniquelyflawed #fearfullywonderfullycreated #mentalhealthmatters #SHEWASME
mi rialzo e scrivo dalla pelle in giù nel profondo vibro il libero pensiero sospeso si insinua si fa largo riempie pieni diventano gli spazi nessun cedimento nessun timore intensamente vivo #estremo #shewasme #santamariadileuca
Sometimes it's easier said than done, right!? I am a LIVING WITNESS, that although it may seem difficult to let go of thoughts, people and situations that may give us anxiety or produce fear in us, it's possible 🎯 If you need professional help in doing so, that's ok too! We are not meant to walk through this life alone 🎯 You may need to change your environment, the ppl in your circle, your job, etc... but real change begins in the mind (changing our thoughts)... sometimes those things are the cause of the fear & anxiety 🎯 One day at a time, things get better every day 🙏🏾 "For God did not give us a spirit of timidity or cowardice or fear, but [He has given us a spirit] of power and of love and of sound judgment and personal discipline [abilities that result in a calm, well-balanced mind and self-control]." 2 Timothy 1:7 AMP #SHEWASME #faithoverfear #mentalhealthmatters #victimizationtoempowerment #DVsurvivor #empowered #restoration #INTENTIONALLIVING #LIVINGINTENTIONALLY
True ❤️❤️ #motivation #motivationalquotes #motivational #fitness #fitnessquotes #shewasme #self #discipline #success #powerofpositivity #thepower #positivevibes #quoteoftheday #stronger #strength #exercise #inspiration #quotes #spreadpositivity #mind #mindful #manifest #instagood #trending #foryoupage
Loading… My very own poetry book.! #shewasme #itsabouttime 🎉🥂 Looking forward to your support. 🤎
Loading… My very own poetry book.! #shewasme #itsabouttime 🎉🥂 Looking forward to your support. 🤎
“It will all make sense eventually.” If you could talk to teenage you…what would you tell yourself? Would you change the course of your future? Or would you, like me, just tell your younger self that everything that has happened and will happen serves a purpose…to just keep going…to endure, survive and overcome? 17 year old me had no vision of where she would be at 45…shit, 45 seemed…OLD. But now I see. I see that it all had to happen, the good, the bad and the ugly. I had to experience it all in order to become the woman I am now and the woman I am still growing into. #tbt #teenagewasteland #shewasme #iamher #womenshistorymonth #powerfulwomen #strongwomen #juniorprom #thatwasthen #innerwarriorproject
Have you ever been passed over for a job or promotion!? Not bc you're not well qualified, but bc 'they' wanted to pay you less than what your experience, education & knowledge were worth!? #weallbeenthere . Much the same way you will be looked over and/or passed on for relationships, friendships, etc bc 'they' cannot or choose not to see your worth! #dontworrybehappy When this happens, count it all joy! Why!? Bc the job, relationship, friendship, etc may not be the blessing you think it is! #facts . Instead try to always remember that bc God created you, He is ALWAYS wanting you to have His BEST & when ppl don't acknowledge your worth, they're the headache & heartbreak God is keeping YOU from!!! 🤞REMEMBER: 💞 It's them, not you! . 🥰 Love YOU 1st! . 💞 YOU ARE VALUABLE EVEN IF OTHERS DON'T ACKNOWLEDGE IT! . 🥰 KNOW YOUR WORTH! . 💞 BE UNIQUELY YOU... NO MATTER WHAT! . 🥰 PEOPLE COME & GO, YOU ONLY GET 1 EARTHLY LIFE, LIVE IT! . 💞 MAKE YOUR PEACE A PRIORITY! . . 🥰 NEVER DOWNPLAY YOUR WORTH SO OTHERS FEEL GOOD ABOUT THEMSELVES 💯 . #notetoself #SHEWASME #moveforward #victimizationtoempowerment #knowyourworth #loveYOUfirst #mentalhealthmatters
I was so excited for when i put this dress back on so i could replicate the pic i took 2 yrs ago. Today was the day 🥰🥰🥰 2st and 4lbs lighter 😍😍😍
Good Morning! #SheWasMe is partnering with & #Freshstart2ndChances this Saturday to give food to needy families in our community. If you would like to donate any or all of the items below..inbox me 😇😊❤️ Non perishable foods : Stuffing Cornbread Green beans Corn Mashed Potatoes Gravy Macaroni Chicken broth Cranberry sauce
Read Caption ⬇️ What a difference 5 years can make. Not only was my hair short 5years ago I was in a different state Not only was I in a different state, I was in a different state of mind. I Am not her anymore Because she was lost, broken and beat down She repeated cycles that lead her heart broken and disgusted. She was very worldly She didn’t care of who she hurt She was for self. Self righteous She was not settled in her mind nor her heart. But she just kept living life her own way doing what she was big and bad enough to do. She was stuck yall She looked happy, & she thought she was happy but she thought wrong. One day she was doing what she normally does Trying to quinch that thirsty void again. But one day she met a man by the well. He told her everything she’s ever done. He gave her a drink from a well that never runs dry. Now she can run tell others!! Come see about a man!!!! Woo Jesus!!!! Come see about a man who told me everything I’ve ever done!!! Who saw me for me!! And who said I was enough!!! She is walking a different path now Her smile is for real She is still healing She is free She is me ❤️ Like & share for more #transformation #sheisme #shewasme #comeseeaboutaman #5yeardifference #transformationalcoach #modelmentor #iamenough
#15 She had no idea❣ But she had the courage most would pray for...thank God she made it through all that crazy ish 😂 I look at her now and think....if not for God kiddo....and I shake my head and laugh 😂 she was one of the most amazing people I have known...and she was me, young, brave and extremely underestimated 🥰 we got there eventually girl 💕 #PromisesToOurselves #SheWasMe #StoryOfAGirl #LostAndFound
"A word from God will usually challenge us to do something that we don’t have the power, ability, or understanding to do." - DeVonFranklin For it has been written that My God will supply all my needs according to his riches in glory through Christ Jesus. 🙌🏾 From this point forward, I refuse to lack any good thing! 🙌🏾 I decree that the God of all-sufficiency that began a good work in me will accomplish His purpose in me as I surrender my will to His 🙌🏾🙏🏾 I will no longer walk in fear or shame! I will no longer hold myself back from walking in my purpose bc of my own doubt.. feeling of being inadequate... lack of resources... or concern about others' thoughts of my worthiness or qualifications for what I have been called to do 🙌🏾 Everything I need will be supplied in the name of Jesus. 🙌🏾 Now decree that for yourself! #shewasme #movingforward #fromvictimtovictory #IcanandIwill #challengeyourselftodobetter #empowered
WHO IS SHE? She finally knew, who she was She was kind, she was smart She was good enough! She finally knew, she needed no other To tell her how much, she had it together She was good enough! She finally believed, on her own She was the Queen, of her own throne She was good enough! She finally came, to understand Her strength she held, inside her hands She was good enough! She finally saw, in those eyes of hers A love for herself, was so deserved She was good enough! Do not let anyone tell you, you aren't The gifts that you're given are a piece of art Do not let someone tear you apart You were good enough, from the very start! © Janelle Erin Elizabeth Peters all rights reserved picture art found on pinterest. Poetry Pen #repostedpoetry #SHEWASME #faithoverfear #victimizationtoempowerment #dvabusesurvivor #rapesurvivor #believerinChrist #aspiretoinspire #selflove #overcomer #perfectlyimperfect #fearfullywonderfullycreated #empowered #restoration #healing #INTENTIONALLIVING #LIVINGINTENTIONALLY
To look at this picture from 4 years ago, you wouldn't know that it was one of the hardest days of my life.... I was filled with so much sadness and hurt... but like many of us, I put on a "mask of happiness" ... The following (long) writing evolved from this day "You know what it's like walking around in a fog? Wondering what happened in your life and at what point, that caused you to turn so far inward that you bury every negative emotion, pouring out the good that remains; but not onto yourself, but others? Trying to find a refuge for your own hurt and pain, yet finding none? Wondering who will pour back into you & refill your already overused, frequently depleted resouvoirs of joy, contentment and love? & finding no one truly willing? Happiness, you ask? She is elusive... Just biding her time... off in the shadows, waiting, wondering & longing to come near & reside within... yet every time she is in within your grasp, the memory of that deep pain and hurt surfaces... so she runs... she hides... she turns inward... Do you know what it's like to have so many others see your strength and confidence, yet you are blind to it? Praying to God each morning that you awaken to no more hurt, no more pain & that the memories of the pain you feel so deep were just a bad dream? Do you know what it's like to walk around in a bubble; created to protect you from those that want to do you harm? The problem is that the vision from within that bubble is skewed. Nothing can get in... not even those that God sent to help fill you with the elusive happiness, LOVE & joy you so desire... In this fog... in this bubble, everyone looks the same. She is a little girl lost... lost in her own pain... lost in her own hurt... her self- confidence non-existent.... She is a little girl lost... longing for love, for peace, for genuine connections, for wholeness & happiness... She is a little girl lost... just hoping... wishing... praying for acceptance, not just for her strengths but her weaknesses too... She is a little girl lost... seeking to love & be loved for who she is & not what she gives... She... is... ME...." #SHEWASME #faithoverfear #overcomer #selflove #empowered
This was part of my run today. I don’t always run this trail but I always run alone. I’ve often said I’m the lone runner. I run on back roads, country roads and in neighborhoods. I run through it all. I love this trail, but I’m afraid here. I shouldn’t be afraid when I’m running alone But I am. I’m constantly checking the cars making sure they carry on driving past me. I’m aware of the next driveway & house up ahead in case I need a detour. I share my location when I’m out and I keep my music low. And now I carry pepper spray… The abduction and murder of @lizawfletcher has shaken me and the entire running community. She was me. A wife. A mom. A Boston Marathon qualified runner. She was just going for a run. It makes me sad. It makes me mad. It shouldn’t be this way. But it is. I love running. I hate the fear. The dangers for female runners are real. She knew that and I know that but we won’t let that keep us from what we love. I pray this never happens again… #elizafletcher #finishelizasrun #shewasgoingforarun #shewasoneofus #shewasme
Isn't it wonderful how different people can be. Like the varying colours in a rainbow. And then, I am asked to choose my favourite. But how does one decide that? How do you decide what's your favourite colour? I mean, how do I choose between the lush green of the leaves and the soft pink of the flowers? Or the vibrant blue of the sky and the cottonish white of the clouds against it? How do I dismiss yellow when she calls me Miss Yellow so amazingly. How do I choose any one between the rich gold of the sunset and the magical silver of the moonlight. The gray of the storms or the red of the embers. The purple of the cosmos or the black of the space. It's beyond me. I love the blue of Neptune. I love the tiny specs of green in Shell's hazel eyes. I love the orange reflection of the setting sun on that tower seen from my window. I love the emerald green interior of the Costa Concordia wreck and maybe also because someone said it's their favourite. I love the brown of our eyes. And the gray of hers... And so my favourite colour is 'all', depending on how it stands on what wears it. Just like people, depending on how they are who they are. ~J 📸 credits: @bkrajput #randomthoughts #randommusings #prettysureimessedup #again #wellitsmeagain #meanttobe #anyway #favouritecolour #all #askedeveryone #likemotherlikedaughter #sunset #love #sea #moments #suddenlytired #becauseimessedup #willhavetowait #dontreadthisA #badpeople #fukohatesyou #anywaythewindblows #thewindblows #takesmealongtoo #andthatswhywelive #rainbow #cantsleep #shewasright #needtolearntoletgo #shewasme
It's been FOUR MONTHS since I had major surgery on my left hip... 🤦🏾♀️ Despite a minor set back & having to have a 2nd surgery for wound revision, I have been walking without the aid of a walker or cane for the last 3 weeks 🙌🏾 (well ahead of the doctor's projections 💪🏾👏🏾😏🙌🏾) At my follow-up appt last week, the xray showed no fractures and no rejection of the prosthetic 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾 Although I am still in the healing phase, I decided to do something I've not been able to do since last year...😳 I went for a walk by the lake. Even with people around, it was serene for me... I took several breaks but I accomplished my goal of walking from the bike rental shop to LOVE ❤️ (the sign, 😆) I almost gave up, but there's no better motivator than having to walk through a swarm of dragonflies 🦟🦟🦟 I have never walked with so much purpose (real fast) in my life 😆 🤣 😂 I still have a ways to get to complete healing, but I am praising God for my progress thus far 🙏🏾 #postoperative #healing #gettingbackontrack #SHEWASME #faithoverfear #victimizationtoempowerment #believerinChrist #aspiretoinspire #selflove #overcomer #empowered #restoration #INTENTIONALLIVING #LIVINGINTENTIONALLY
SHE IS ME!!! We all have flaws and imperfections, some only we see (imagined or real), but we must learn to place high value in ourselves, even when no one else seems to! Through the ebbs and flows of life, I've had to learn, and relearn, how to appreciate and love myself, even when those I love and who profess love, devalue, disregard and disrespect me... I CHOSE ME FIRST!💯 #SHEWASME #SHEISME #faithoverfear #victimizationtoempowerment #dvabusesurvivor #rapesurvivor #believerinChrist #aspiretoinspire #selflove #overcomer #perfectlyimperfect #fearfullywonderfullycreated #empowered #restoration #healing #INTENTIONALLIVING #LIVINGINTENTIONALLY
If you change your mind, (thoughts, perceptions abt limitations, your future, etc) you'll definitely change your life! #SHEWASME #faithoverfear #victimizationtoempowerment #dvabusesurvivor #rapesurvivor #believerinChrist #aspiretoinspire #selflove #overcomer #perfectlyimperfect #fearfullywonderfullycreated #empowered #restoration #healing #INTENTIONALLIVING #LIVINGINTENTIONALLY
You fear you won’t make it through. We all do. We fear that the depression will never lift, the yelling will never stop, the pain will never leave. In the pits, surrounded by steep walls and aching reminders, we wonder: Will this gray sky ever brighten? This load ever lighten? "You’ll get through this. It won’t be painless. It won’t be quick. But God will use this mess for good. Don’t be foolish or naïve. But don’t despair either. With God’s help, you’ll get through this." - Max Lucado #SHEWASME #faithoverfear #victimizationtoempowerment #dvabusesurvivor #rapesurvivor #believerinChrist #aspiretoinspire #selflove #overcomer #perfectlyimperfect #fearfullywonderfullycreated #empowered #restoration #healing #INTENTIONALLIVING #LIVINGINTENTIONALLY
#aboutlastweekend #shewasme #bosslady
Good Morning! ☀️☀️☀️My post is gonna be about my sis!! I will talk about the event in my next post. I will be posting about this event all day. I have to much to say in one post. 🤣Yesterday was simply beautiful. To see my bestie, Latisha Jarrells Howard , dream became a reality. She had been trying to plan this event for 2 years. I remember when she told me aboout her vision. I knew back then this day would come. One thing about Tisha when she put her mind to do something she will execute. It gives my heart joy to see her family and friends there supporting her. From her mentor being there, first co worker who told her about the program to start her career. To now being the First Black African American Woman Capt of the Sheriff Department of Seminole County. Receiving her masters in October. This girl is on Fire. It's such a honor and blessing to have witness this whole journey and transformation. Every goal she has set for herself she's accomplished. Every title she has been given she has lived up to it. She tells me all the time how much she admires me. She is my Shero!! It's because of her a lot of my goals have been accomplished. She encourage and inspires me all the time. I don't know about you. It's a good feeling to hear someone say, "I'm proud of you". Yesterday sitting in the audience watching her tell her truth and being real about her life. The next thing I know tears was rolling down my face. Sis! I'm so happy and proud of you. Again, you have yet accomplished another goal. Doing life with you has truly been a pleasure and rewarding. Anybody who knows me, knows I will go around the world for you. That's what friends do. I'm sorry that's what sisters do. I hope you know the best is yet to come. Love u!!!❤️ Enough of that let's take this to the next level! I told you I will be president one day.🤣🥰😍😘 P.S. Excuse my grammar (for the English teachers in the back) It took me an hour to write this.🤣🤣 I have a headache, so I will post the rest of my acknowledgements later!!!🤣🤣 #Staytune #Shewasme #President #goalcrusher #thisgirlisonfire #CMS #UNLEASHEDTHEPOWER #EMPOWERMENTBRUNCH
Shay'z Kloset Has Something For men too! #sanfordflorida #shewasme #supportsmallbusiness
When in life through a series of events one finds themself in a mountain of laundry one must question the validity of future prospects #begging #blind #singer #singers #s #songwriter #dminus #openmic #deodorant #singersongwriter #songwriterslife #singer/songwriter #nota #notadogperson #pub #publiccopyright #iluvsarahii #ilovehashtags #songwritersofinstagram #decreaseinflammation #dminussongwriters #passingtreat #I'mjustadream #shein #she #shewasme #onemore #candy
LET IT or HIM or HER GO! The longer we hold on, the longer we delay our destiny and purpose! 🔥 #goodbye #solong #IwillNOTseeyoulater #dontcall #donttext #nomessages 🔥 #WANTYOURDESTINYMORE #WANTTOFULFILLYOURPURPOSEMORE . . 🔥 #shewasme #victimizationtoempowerment #believerinChrist #allthingsarepossiblethroughHim #blogger #motheroffive #loveofself #encouragement #BEBOLD #believeinyourself #overcomer #empowered
"She was learning to love moments. To love moments for themselves." Gwendolyn Brooks #SHEWASME #faithoverfear #victimizationtoempowerment #dvabusesurvivor #rapesurvivor #believerinChrist #aspiretoinspire #selflove #overcomer #perfectlyimperfect #fearfullywonderfullycreated #empowered #restoration #healing #INTENTIONALLIVING #LIVINGINTENTIONALLY
A lot of ppl do themselves an injustice not putting themselves 1st! PUT YOU 1st Set boundaries and the rest will fall in line! #SheWasMe #NoLongerTrapped #healthyrealtionships #healthyliving #healthycommunication
I have the nerve to walk my own way, however hard, in my search for reality, rather than climb upon the rattling wagon of wishful illusions. - Zora Neale Hurston #SHEWASME #faithoverfear #victimizationtoempowerment #dvabusesurvivor #rapesurvivor #believerinChrist #aspiretoinspire #selflove #BEBOLD #overcomer #perfectlyimperfect #uniquelyflawed #fearfullywonderfullycreated #empowered #restoration #healing #INTENTIONALLIVING #LIVINGINTENTIONALLY
Even if you have nothing to say, just show up bc presence is a gift! The GIFT of presence is POWERFUL!!! - Nicole #shewasme #iyanlavanzant
Found this and had to share ❤️ #shewasme #loveskulls
The lesson many of us (women & men) learn too late... We give our hearts to those who promise lifetime love, commitment and loyalty but give less.... Learn, grow and move forward!!! Don't stay stuck in the past... The AFTER is possible... & Can be done successfully, cheerfully, lovingly!!! #loveagain #moveforward #learn #grow #mature #recreatethenarrative #SHEWASME #changesahead #faithoverfear #victimizationtoempowerment #dvabusesurvivor #rapesurvivor #believerinChrist #aspiretoinspire # #selflove #BEBOLD #overcomer #perfectlyimperfect #uniquelyflawed #fearfullywonderfullycreated #empowered #restoration #healing #INTENTIONALLIVING #LIVINGINTENTIONALLY
Grief is a natural response to losing someone or something that’s important to you. Maybe a loved one died, a relationship ended, you lost your job... Or perhaps other life changes such as chronic illness or moving to a new home can also lead to grief. I have always taken pride in the fact that I worked diligently to disspell certain myths & stereotypes about who I would be or what I would accomplish bc I was a young mother with little life/work experience, history of abuse(s), family generational alcoholism/drug abuse, etc.... and I ABSOLUTELY ACCOMPLISHED THAT GOAL! 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾 (among others) I have worked since I was 16 yrs old & remained independent & not having to rely on any person to take of myself or my children (only asking for assistance when necessary). I took ( and still take) so much pride in my independence & ability to show my children & others that they can rise above any negative circumstances in their lives.... I am currently grieving the loss of vital aspects of my life, and coming to terms with the fact that I have limitations I've never even considered would be my reality at this stage of life... but I also understand that God is greater than the circumstance(s) or loss... yet I must come to terms with this unwanted and unexpected turn. Although I am not yet at full acceptance, I am pushing, praying & praising my way each day! #ICantGiveUpNow Whatever the reason for your grief, take time to understand your emotions, take care of yourself, and seek support so you can heal and keep moving forward toward your purpose! #trusttheprocess Yes, I am yet smiling while I grieve because I know that greater is He who created me than the circumstance(s) that attempt to destroy me 🙌🏾 There is no failure in GOD! #newpossibilitiesloading #perfectlyimperfect #faithoverfear #resilience #shewasme
#SHEWASME #faithoverfear #victimizationtoempowerment #dvabusesurvivor #rapesurvivor #believerinChrist #aspiretoinspire # #selflove #BEBOLD #overcomer #perfectlyimperfect #uniquelyflawed #fearfullywonderfullycreated #empowered #restoration #healing #INTENTIONALLIVING #LIVINGINTENTIONALLY
"I have great respect for the past. If you don't know where you've come from, you don't know where you're going. I have respect for the past, but I'm a person of the moment. I'm here, and I do my best to be completely centered at the place I'm at, then I go forward to the next place." Maya Angelou #SHEWASME #changesahead #faithoverfear #victimizationtoempowerment #dvabusesurvivor #rapesurvivor #believerinChrist #aspiretoinspire # #selflove #BEBOLD #overcomer #perfectlyimperfect #uniquelyflawed #fearfullywonderfullycreated #empowered #restoration #healing #INTENTIONALLIVING #LIVINGINTENTIONALLY #mayaangelou
"If you're hurting all the time, you can't help hurting other people, but if you will do what it takes to Biblically manage toxic relationships, then you can be strong and share the love of God to people who need to know Him. Strive to manage the toxic relationships in your life, and more importantly, strive to make sure you aren't being the toxic one in your relationships." "What are some things you can to do to build healthier relationships in your life?" Read Romans 14:1-23 NLT (YouVersion Bible Devotional - Soul Detox) #SHEWASME #changesahead #faithoverfear #victimizationtoempowerment #dvabusesurvivor #rapesurvivor #believerinChrist #aspiretoinspire # #selflove #BEBOLD #overcomer #perfectlyimperfect #uniquelyflawed #fearfullywonderfullycreated #empowered #restoration #healing #INTENTIONALLIVING #LIVINGINTENTIONALLY
"I still see all my imperfections. We are our own worst critics. Others often see us much differently than we see ourselves. However, if we will allow Him, God will take our imperfections—our broken crayons—and create something beautiful... A MASTERPIECE!!! . . Lord, I thank you that I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Even though the world shouts that I am not enough and that I never measure up, I choose to find my value in you. Thank you for your patience with me and walking with me step-by-step through this journey. I love you. . . #SHEWASME #changesahead #faithoverfear #victimizationtoempowerment #dvabusesurvivor #rapesurvivor #believerinChrist #aspiretoinspire # #selflove #BEBOLD #overcomer #perfectlyimperfect #uniquelyflawed #fearfullywonderfullycreated #empowered #restoration #healing #INTENTIONALLIVING #LIVINGINTENTIONALLY
It is so easy to hide behind our phone, computer and tablet screens; posting to various social media outlets, behaving as if we are okay. Moving through life proclaiming “all is well” to every mouth that asks and giving encouraging words to every heart that needs it and imparting wisdom to every ear that will listen... All the while feeling lost, alone, unwanted and abandoned 😔 Sometimes we trust without reservation because of reputation and personal history; not taking into account that history is past and reputation is subjective. Sometimes you want to bury your head in the sand and wallow in your pain, hurt and misery… BUT… GOD SAID NOT SO! GATHER YOURSELF …. FORGIVE YOURSELF…. FORGIVE THEM… MOVE FORWARD ‼ Hold your head up and remember who and whose you are! You are not alone! 🎯 You are not abandoned! 🎯 You are not unwanted! 🎯 You are the beloved of God! 🙌🏾 Hold your head up and remember who and whose you are! YOU ARE THE BELOVED OF GOD! 💞 #SHEWASME #changesahead #faithoverfear #victimizationtoempowerment #dvabusesurvivor #rapesurvivor #believerinChrist #aspiretoinspire # #selflove #BEBOLD #overcomer #perfectlyimperfect #uniquelyflawed #fearfullywonderfullycreated #empowered #restoration #healing #INTENTIONALLIVING #LIVINGINTENTIONALLY
"When I dare to be powerful, to use my strength in the service of my vision, then it becomes less and less important whether I am afraid." Audre Lorde #SHEWASME #changesahead #faithoverfear #moveforward #victimizationtoempowerment #dvabusesurvivor #rapesurvivor #believerinChrist #aspiretoinspire #allthingsarepossiblethruHIM #selflove #encourager #BEBOLD #believeinyourself #overcomer #perfectlyimperfect #uniquelyflawed #fearfullywonderfullycreated #empowered #empowering #restoration #healing #growth #INTENTIONALLIVING #LIVINGINTENTIONALLY
JUST BECAUSE! "Deal with yourself as an individual, worthy of respect and make everyone else deal with you the same way." Nikki Giovanni #SHEWASME #changesahead #faithoverfear #moveforward #victimizationtoempowerment #dvabusesurvivor #rapesurvivor #believerinChrist #aspiretoinspire #allthingsarepossiblethruHIM #selflove #encourager #BEBOLD #believeinyourself #overcomer #perfectlyimperfect #uniquelyflawed #fearfullywonderfullycreated #empowered #empowering #restoration #healing #growth #INTENTIONALLIVING #LIVINGINTENTIONALLY
#usewisdom #bediscerning #SHEWASME #changesahead #faithwalking #faithoverfear #moveforward #victimizationtoempowerment #believerinChrist #aspiretoinspire #allthingsarepossiblethruHIM #blogger #selflove #encouragement #BEBOLD #believeinyourself #overcomer #perfectlyimperfect #empowered # #restoration #increase #healing #growth
Feelings aren't always rooted in fact!!! As much as possible, try not to make decisions based on how you feel bc that'll change when you're not in the heat of the moment... Instead think through your options & the possible ramifications BEFORE settling on a course of action! #usewisdom #bediscerning #SHEWASME #changesahead #moveforward #victimizationtoempowerment #encouragement #BEBOLD #perfectlyimperfect #empowered #empowering #restoration #increase #healing #growth
There was once a girl who thought… “𝐅*𝐂𝐊 𝐈𝐓..." She didn’t care what anyone else thought, and she lived happily ever after!!! …. She was me, I was that girl!!! 😆 . . . #happiness #happinessstartswithyou #motivationalquotes #positivity #othersopinionsdontmatter #theiropinionsdontpayyourbills #doitforyou #justsayyes #instadaily #shewasme #picoftheday #purplerain #happinesslooksgoodonyou #smile #selflove
She was me ~>1988 me 👁❣️👁~~~> #interestingfinds ~by CZ~ #poetry #poem #shewasme #ialwaysfeellikesomebodyswatchingme #shadowandlight ♾ 🐚 ♾ #onceagothalwaysagoth 🖤🤍🖤♾ #theloverstgedreamersandme 💚 #allofthem 🌺🥰 #loveyourself #lovetribe #aspiretoinspire #musetoamuse #weareone #beherenow #seewhatisee #belovely #iloveny #catskillmountains #ilovenewyork #catskills #hudsonvalley #iam ♥️ >^..^< #catskillsfeline #musetomuse #photobycherenez ♾101♾🐚🤍✨ #highintheskyapplepiehopes 🕯🎩🐇✨
Where did that smile go? 🥺 #findmysmile #mypic #ahappyselfie #rezlife #oneday #iwasher #shewasme
Visiting my Grandmom the other day, I saw these in her China cabinet….❤️😇❤️ #HerNameisMuddah #SheWasRough #CheckTheKneeCaps #SheWasFullOfTrauma #AndPain #CheckTheEyes #SheCriedEveryday #SheWasBroken #ButSheWasStrong #SheWasIntelligent #SheWasBeautiful #SheWasKind #SheWasLove #SheWasMe#….Mud😇…and I will love and protect her at all costs!
A little over 2 years and we finally get to see @gbrillon again! @ontarioimprov lol #shewascheeky #shewasme #hoesarepeopletoo
True words written by a proud Chicago Police Officer. 😔 #shewasme, #ellafrench, #rip, #frenchforever, #policewomen, #chicagopolice, #thinblueline 🙏🏼 ⬛️💙⬛️
I feel like a catepillar that's just gone into a cocoon! (escape/protection from the terrors, stress & 'noise' of the world). The process of making the cocoon & entering it seems tedious & lengthy (trials/struggles)... but when I emerge from it..I will be even stronger, more determined, bolder & more beautiful & refined than when I went in! "..& I shall come forth as PURE gold!" (Becuz I've been thru the fire) ~CoCo~ #SHEWASME #changesahead #faithoverfear #moveforward #victimizationtoempowerment #dvabusesurvivor #rapesurvivor #believerinChrist #aspiretoinspire #allthingsarepossiblethruHIM #selflove #encourager #BEBOLD #believeinyourself #overcomer #perfectlyimperfect #uniquelyflawed #fearfullywonderfullycreated #empowered #empowering #restoration #healing #growth #INTENTIONALLIVING #LIVINGINTENTIONALLY
I have come a MIGHTY LONG WAY & I'm #GRATEFUL #THANKFUL #BLESSED..... It takes A LOT of self-evaluation & reflection... internal .... adjustments in one's own attitude... letting go of certain things, people, places & mindsets... But You Can Do It! I believe in you! #SHEWASME #INTENTIONALLIVING #YOUAREENOUGH #OVERCOME
Periodt. Out with the old... The old mindset.. The old surroundings.. The old hurt... The old fake friends, family, significant others, etc.... NOW is the time to start NEW! START LIVING YOUR BEST LIFE NOW!!! #SHEWASME #changesahead #faithoverfear #moveforward #victimizationtoempowerment #dvabusesurvivor #rapesurvivor #believerinChrist #aspiretoinspire #allthingsarepossiblethruHIM #selflove #encourager #BEBOLD #believeinyourself #overcomer #perfectlyimperfect #uniquelyflawed #fearfullywonderfullycreated #empowered #empowering #restoration #healing #growth #INTENTIONALLIVING #LIVINGINTENTIONALLY
She was me #portrait #photography #blackandwhite #creativeprocesses #personal #pathway #shewasme........
The journey over the last year has been nothing short of amazing... some bumps along the way, but I am so grateful for the growth, maturity, wisdom, LOVE, the mistakes & heartaches... I am graced to see Chapter 45!!! Happy Birthday to me 🙌🏾 #CHAPTER45 #HAPPYBIRTHDAYTOME #OLDER #WISER #LIVINGINTENTIONALLY #SHEWASME
The therapist said to me, “I think that it’s admirable that you’re fighting for her. You’re fighting the entire state of Hawaii. Could it be that you have met her before?” I thought that was the oddest thing for the therapist to say to me. But she was right. I had met her before. I wouldn’t find that out until several years later when I had my meltdown with repressed trauma. She was me, and nobody fought for me. #imetherbefore #amplifyblackvoices #blackwomenauthors #blackfemaleblogger
Author shares gripping story of childhood abuse and its unexpected revelation...and meets the little girl who’d one day heal her. So grateful to have this conversation with Dr. Christine Bacon host of Breakfast with Bacon. #imetherbefore