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Still No “S” on My Chest: Get to Know Natasha
I think this week will be a week of deep reflection and taking small moments to browse my insights over the years–to see my areas of growth as well as stagnation. I also know that I have new followers to my sites and social media profiles, and some people would guess to know the true…
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Here’s What I Was Doing on New Year’s Eve to Prepare for 2018
I decided to share a video rather than type a lengthy message. Don’t judge the quality of the video–I casually recorded it while lounging on my sofa. Please simply focus on the content of my message. If you’re motivated to do so, be sure to reach out to me so that we can connect this…
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Visual Highlights of 2017 Through My Lens
If you know me then you know I’m very sentimental and I cherish the smallest things that have the deepest meaning to me (even if irrelevant to others). I still have artwork, books, and keepsakes from my childhood. I’m also the designated photo archivist in my family. I love pictures—taking them (not necessarily posing for…
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I’m Divorced: I’m Only Saying This Once, There Are No Re-Do’s 😉
I’ve been divorced for 9 months. Most of you are shocked to read those words. But they are true no matter how many times you re-read them. This message has been sitting as a draft on my phone for six months. I wasn’t ready to share this at that time. I thought I could three…
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Happy Birthday to the Woman Who Has Always Been There For Me…My Mom!
Today is my mother’s birthday and I wanted to make sure that I shared this day with the world. My mom is my mother, friend, confidante, supporter, protector, provider, nurturer, and so much more. She was my first teacher. I was blessed to hear her heartbeat and voice from within her womb. I am the…
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A Letter To My Friend, Big Sis and Mentor, Traci Gibson Little
Dear Traci, I keep expecting for something different to happen—to snap out of this…for this to not be true. I’ve been sitting in my chair looking out my window for hours. Selfishly I cry and my heart aches because of what you mean to me as a friend, big sister, mentor and role model. I…
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Last Night I Was Blessed With Baby Logan
Halloween is one of my favorite holidays. So how exciting it was for me to witness the birth of my nephew, Logan, at 8:15pm last night–on Halloween! I cried tears of joy as I saw that head full of hair pop out and say “hello world”, all while my super strong sister focused on the…
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Happy Birthday to Me!!!!
Today is my birthday. I’ve been blessed to walk around and make mistakes, fall down and get back up—and learn hard lessons for 42 super awesome years. Today I celebrate my life and all that is has been and all that I hope it will be. Today I miss loved ones who have since passed…
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Tomorrow is my Birthday and This is the Gift That I Desire
I’ve shared in previous posts about my desire and need for a cure for Alzheimer’s-Dementia. It has attacked my family members and other loved ones. It has attacked people that I know and also those closest to individuals that I know. It’s attack is cruel. It eats away at the brain. It steals the cognitive…
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All That I Want For My Birthday is a Gift to the Alzheimer’s Association
Alzheimer’s-Dementia. Many have chalked up the symptoms to “old age” not knowing when and how this silent killer creeps in and causes havoc on the brain. We exist in a state of denial while our loved one grows more and more tormented. We just sadly watch as the years go by and our loved ones…
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Dream Chasers, Dream Saboteurs: The Last Three Years of My Life Unveiled as Your Lesson
I can’t believe that it’s already mid-July. It seems like last week was the first week of January. Maybe it’s our busyness or the chaos of life intertwined with the never-sleeping age of technology that keeps us buzzed, connected, and feeling like time is passing us by. Some days feel like they zoom by while…
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Recover the “WHY”
A few days ago I had the pleasure of chatting online with a woman who I know God sent to speak to me that day, Ms. LeVeda McCou. We met years ago within professional settings and instantly we clicked. I’ve always liked her bold, go-get-it attitude and personality. When her path took her elsewhere professionally…
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My Wedding Song Has a Powerful Message–Are You Ready?
When my husband, John Hope Bryant, and I first started dating, we would play each other songs that expressed how we felt. One of our favorite artists was Alicia Keys. Her songs hit home with us. One being, “Un-thinkable” (“I’m Ready”). For me, it was a song proclaiming a love, a readiness, and a desire…
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No Parent Should Have to Bury Their Child
It breaks my heart to hear about children dying at the hands of others. I was watching the news last night and I saw the story of Marques Montgomery, a student-athlete and leader at Benjamin May High School. Marques played his last football game last Friday. He was excited about life and was captivated by…
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