I refer to my mother in my blogs often, but tonight I want to talk about my father. I am definitely a daddy’s girl, but unfortunately my father passed away when I was 14 years old. He was only 49. It was one of the most devastating things that happened in my life. My father was definitely a great husband to my mother and an … Continue reading Daddy’s Girl!
Most people who know me, think I am fearless. I have overcome a lot of things and I definitely put on a hard exterior. The truth is I am also afraid of a lot of things. I realize that I have to overcome my fears. I can’t let my fears take over me. I can’t let my fears keep me from doing the things in … Continue reading Don’t let your fears stop your purpose!
I went to a virtual Women’s Conference this week and it really helped me to do some self-reflection. I was always the person that was trying to help others, especially in their relationships. I was always telling my friends and family members that they deserved better when it came to who they were in relationships with. I grew up in a household with two parents … Continue reading Easier said than done!
I used to believe I needed closure in order to get over a relationship, but I no longer believe this. I always wanted to know what happened. I would ask myself questions, like what did I do to cause this relationship to end? What could I have done better? I would reach out to the person to get closure. Now I know it is a … Continue reading Closure is no longer essential for me
Self-confidence is very important but it is no small feat. I grew up in a home where my parents treated everyone of their children with love. They encouraged and supported us in all of our endeavors. They didn’t show favoritism. We grew up knowing that they were proud of us. Even with all of that, I still ended up having to work daily on my … Continue reading Always be confident in who you are!
Today is Mother’s Day. I am mother, but this day is not a happy day for me, because I lost my own mother. She was only 60 years old when she succumbed to her battle with breast cancer. I tried my best to show her that I loved her and cherished her every day that she was on this earth with me. My mother was … Continue reading Cherish your mother while you still can
I saw this question on Facebook yesterday. The scenario is you are married to somebody else, but you have children with someone from a past relationship. Is it ok to purchase that person a gift for Mother’s Day? In my opinion there is nothing wrong with you buying your ex a gift for Mother’s Day but it depends on the age of your children. I … Continue reading What’s wrong with buying your ex a gift for Mother’s Day?
Can two people with different personalities have a successful relationship? I think it is possible but it really depends on the differences of these individuals and if they are willing to accept each other’s differences. In relationships, different personality traits can complement each other. I have found that sometimes the differences can cause problems in your relationship. For example, if you are a generally positive … Continue reading Do opposites really attract?
I was reading this article the other day about people reaching out to their ex’s during this pandemic. The article was discussing whether it is a good idea or not, so I thought I would voice my opinion on this topic. My personal opinion is that it is a bad idea to reach out to your ex during this pandemic. Everybody is in a vulnerable … Continue reading Virtually hooking up with your ex during the pandemic
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