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It's me and you kid, since Dec, 2nd 2004 at 10:06pm. Happy 14th Birthday to my one and only son, Pharaoh. . . . To hear him laugh and see a smile on his face to this day is a reminder of his resilience. Wishing him healing, continued joy and a fulfilled life. #mysun #sagi #sagitarius #1202 #14yrs #celebratinglife #kingpharaoh #warrior #resilience (at New York, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bq5yH8FlHCy/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1aq1475kuddvb

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Hello Brooklyn! . . . Slowly but surely settling in and got put on to this cozy cafe. Perfect Place to take things all in and reflect on this major move I made. . . . What's the first thing you do when you move to a new state? . . . . #milkandhoney #reflectiveliving #journaling #reclaimher #rebuilding #lifeplan #makealife #cafelifestyle #mymuse #lattelife (at Milk & Honey Cafe, LLC) https://www.instagram.com/p/BpKVb0Jn2Z0/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=9wg6zok5vjz3

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#Repost @artheprophet (@get_repost) ・・・ You Can Never Feel My Pain! Full Video Coming Soon! #Share #Repost #Advocate #SickleCellAwareness #artheprophet #SouljahStrong #Sickletember #doneshotme https://www.instagram.com/p/BoM6YO1H4UO/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1fdx2gqah5z7e

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When you realize that you have a false sense of control over external variables(people, situations etc.) embracing uncertainty creates a sense of relief. - - - - #changeofseasons🍂🍁 #reflectiveliving #cyclicalliving #thriveMo #freedom #liberation #trusttheprocess #thriving https://www.instagram.com/p/BoJ8h-AAiIJ/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1c3w1s4fkc294

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While at the hospital another mom, my friend @mommyweek was also here with her son. Thankfully they're at home now 🙌🏾. We had the chance to meet up and be a listening ear for each other. Before Ashley left she gave me this very thoughtful gift 💕 Thank you! #othermothersbeknowing - - - - It's right on time as Fall Equinox 🌓🌗 approaches and we focus inward. Journaling is a great reflective practice and I look forward to the take action prompts. #myhappyplace 😊 #reclaimyourhappiness - - - - Can you list 5 things that makes you happy? 1- 2- 3- 4- 5- - - - - #motherhood #parenthood #pursuitofhappiness #52HappyLists #fallequinox #findyourhappy #selfpreservation #introvert #journaling # (at Childrens Healthcare of Atlanta) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bnsbgc0nUSw/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=k4h39s3gw1nv

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As I share this final episode (link in profile) of my podcast I’m actually in the hospital with my son going on day #5. Not sharing for anyone to feel sorry for us but take whatever serves you from our story.   - - - - - Although he has Sickle Cell(September is Sickle Cell Awareness Month) He has other chronic illnesses, that falls under Neurology, Nephrology, and Cardiology and any one of these illnesses can bring him to the hospital. Sometimes they can figure out what’s going sooner than later and other times they can’t right away, so we go through trial and error. Nevertheless, it’s an unpredictable life we live and there are many times I feel alone in this space, even though I know we are loved and supported by our family and friends, there are certain parts of the walk you do alone even if you don’t want to. We do our best to enjoy days out of the hospital and work through the moments when we are here.  - - - - - I felt good talking to my guest @mahoganywaymama on this episode, it’s never the exact journey but along the way, I know I’ll see her across the road from me because of the similarities in our story. Much love for sharing your journey with us and to @fareofthefreechild for making all of this possible 💕💫 http://Raisingfreepeople.com/98 - - - - - We talked about what Survival Mode looked like for Darcel as a single mother unschooling with her kids. We get into what she did to maintain a sense of self, the reality of feeling hopeless and at the same time how having a glimpse of hope helped her emerged out of survival mode and set her plans to Bloom aka Thrive in 2018. - - - - - #thrivemo #podsincolor #singlemotherhood #reclaimher #thrivemode #growth #hopeful #survivingsurvivalmode #selfpreservation #selfcare #relationshipclarity #tellingmystory #transparency #evovling #introspection #healing #selfacceptance #selfcompassion #powerinsharing #senseofself #emerge (at Childrens Healthcare of Atlanta) https://www.instagram.com/p/BnqEpLanHbU/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1m4g1m6q6b6fn

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[Our Sickle Cell Story] My son has Hemoglobin SS. I never knew I carried the SC trait until I was pregnant with Pharaoh and I definitely didn't know his father did either. When both parents have the trait there is a 25% your child will get the full-blown disease. I worried about it a lot when I was pregnant. You don't know if your child has the disease until they are a year old because up until that time they are still carrying the mothers hemoglobin and the test results are not accurate. I found out Pharaoh's diagnosis in the worst way(The Dr. had terrible bedside manners) A short time after he turned 1yrs he was very lethargic his body very limp and I rushed him to the ER( he was actually in the ER the day before) so they had his blood results in the system. When the doctor came into the room she said verbatim "his blood levels drop drastically compared to the other day, but that's what happens when you have SC" I was like he has what? And after that life changed again for us in so many ways because this was the 3rd chronic illness he was diagnosed with by the age of 1. Motherhood took on new meaning as I took on a caregiver's role. #thisisus We are wiser and more resilient because of it all. _ _ _ From that experience, I realized how important it is to know your partner's medical history beyond STD's. But I often wonder how many couples talk about genetics or go to genetic counseling? And if they do and they find out that if they decide to have kids that the child would be at risk of inheriting a genetic disease, do they take that risk or what? That's a hard conversation. _ _ #sickleawareness #resilience #relationshipclarity #singleparentcaregiver #sicklewarriors #breakthesicklecycle #findacure #endsicklecell #Repost @sicklecell101 (@get_repost) ・・・ What type of #sicklecell disease were you or a loved one diagnosed with? How do you describe your severity? The most common types of sickle cell disease (SCD) are sickle cell anemia (hgb SS), sickle c disease (hgb SC) and sickle beta #thalassemia (hgb Sβ+/0). There are other types of abnormal hemoglobin genes that can be paired with the sickle gene to result in SCD. #sicklecell101 #sicklecelleducation https://www.instagram.com/p/BnO9Nu7nh6k/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=k42bo4c944ec

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Tried a new, cool spot that's [ black owned ] called @gillybrewbar with my friend yesterday and the drinks were really really good. The owner is Jamaican 🇯🇲 and one of his staff is Haitian 🇭🇹 #mypeople _ _ I tried an elixer (I can't remember the name🙈) but it was a mix of ginger beer with coffee and I had a latte. Love the handkerchief around the class 👊🏾 _ _ My friend had an Americoco(coconut water • expresso • Almond milk) _ _ We loved it! 💕 _ _ #justgimmethelight #saturdshenanigans #triedsomethingnew #makenewfriends #qualitytime #greatconversation #sharedstories #sacredmoments #blackbusiness #blackownedcafe #blackowned (at Gilly Brewing Co.) https://www.instagram.com/p/BnO3LyNnxNn/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1xti749q5dqkl

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I will be sharing facts, resources and personal stories about how my family is impacted by this dis-ease. Hopefully the heighten awareness will lead to more funding for research to find a cure. #Repost @sicklecell101 (@get_repost) ・・・ We are days away from Sickle Cell Awareness Month! What are you plans for raising awareness? Any events? #passiton #share #repost #sicklecell #sicklecellawareness https://www.instagram.com/p/BnKA2_knrTT/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1g8ox3dma4uj2

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TGIF! Are looking for something to do tonight? If you go to The Corner Pub in Decatur you'll be supporting a good cause. A percentage of all food and drink profits go to #HeartwoodVan fundraiser, for the kids to have transportaion to and from field trips which exposes them to amazing learning experiences. The restaurant welcomes family and friends. #Repost @heartwoodalc (@get_repost) ・・・ We're raising money to buy a school van. Click the link below to find out how a van exponentially fuels student learning and how it will make an impact on the sustainability of our community. https://www.heartwoodalc.org/annual-fund-2018 With a van, here's the places our kids want to go: Volunteer at Atlanta Food Bank National Black Arts Festival PRIDE festivities Noah's Ark Animal Sanctuary Chattahoochee Nature Center Museum Of Design Atlanta Center for Civil and Human Rights Coca-Cola museum Protests at the Capitol building Other ALC schools in NC and in NYC Other local alternative schools A nursing home considering partnership with schools like ours. Tellus Science Museum Admissions offices of local colleges Help transport to internships Job placement fair at Kennesaw State University Atlanta Science Festival Weekly hikes with our Hiking Club Downtown library Charis bookstore The list goes on and on. The opportunities in Atlanta alone are endless. Please click here to find out more. https://www.heartwoodalc.org/annual-fund-2018/ #HeartwoodVan https://www.instagram.com/p/BnJ8umGndoO/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=azyq9cj0ob4e

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If you are every feeling defeated, read these lyrics and listen to this song, I promise you Andra's voice will make you feel something worth feeling. ⁣⁣ ⁣ Sometimes you have to rely on other sources to give you strength and words and music does that for me. It helps me come out on the other side of feeling conquered.⁣ ⁣ ⁣⁣ What's 1 song that makes you feel like "I Got This"?⁣ ⁣ ⁣⁣ #emergingout #musicistherapy #thrivemo #cyclicalliving #ebbandflow #survivingsurvivalmode #selfpreservation #survivor #emerge #unravel #thisgirlisonfire #riseup #hopeful #unstoppable #bebrave #becourageous #modamvp #iamtitanium https://www.instagram.com/p/BnA4l0jnm6E/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=hzgfe383eaiz

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What are the chances that Pharaohs transfusion appointment falls on the same date 5yrs later 8/22.🙄 When he was my little munchkin 😊 #googlephotos #mykid #lifeguide #sicklecellwarrior #breakthecycle #findacure #thisisus #motherhood #822 (at AFLAC Cancer Center at CHOA @ Egleston) https://www.instagram.com/p/BmywxXdHb5b/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=15by7b91536tl

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Google photos reminding me of me from 4 years ago. I remember that version of myself. So much has changed besides my hair. Looking forward to what's next 💫 : : I miss my locs 💕 : : #locs #toocute #womenwhoriskexpression #selflove https://www.instagram.com/p/BmraQryHT1k/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1ktdkzovyvcn8

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With Love! ~Mo : : #thrivemo #podsincolor #singlemotherhood #reclaimher #thrivemode #growth #survivingsurvivalmode #selfpreservation #selfcare #relationshipclarity #newhabits #transparency #evovling #introspection #healing #selfacceptance #selfcompassion #seasonal #intention #powerinsharing #yougotthis https://www.instagram.com/p/BmMSZ0yg6de/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=5smc5cjxrksq

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Making decisions outside of my comfort zone is scary af but I can either stay stagnant or create opportunity for growth.  Life is definitely getting interesting already. : : "When you make a choice it is a statement to the universe that there is a desire, intention, vision a dream that I'm choosing to advance. -Iyanla Vanzant : : #emergingout #iwillsurvive #newspaces #thrivemo #thrivemode #survivingsurvivalmode #freewill #choices #nomoresagechoices #growth #movebeyond #theuniverseislistening #reposition #pivot https://www.instagram.com/p/BmcKkQPnQjm/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1xnu88zdktjs5

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Hope: a feeling of expectation and desire for a certain thing to happen. : : Without it, some can't survive. : : Definitely a feeling that motivated me to push through the hard stuff. Episode-3 of Surviving Survival Mode Podcast is coming soon and my guest and I talk more about being hopeful when things are looking being rough. I can't wait to share her story. : : #thrivemo #podsincolor #singlemotherhood #reclaimher #thrivemode #growth #survivingsurvivalmode #hopeful #selfcare #relationshipclarity #newhabits #tellingmystory #transparency #evovling #introspection #healing #selfcompassion #courage #intention https://www.instagram.com/p/BmL77LpnP4L/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=yk6swb3padn0

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You nor I did not. We've made it this far after all we've survived. We have to keep going because the journey continues. : : #keepgoing #emergingout #sustainability #thriving #thrivemo #podsincolor #singlemotherhood #reclaimher #thrivemode #growth #survivingsurvivalmode #selfpreservation #selfcare #relationshipclarity #newhabits #tellingmystory #transparency #evovling #introspection #healing #selfacceptance #selfcompassion #seasonal #intention #powerinsharing https://www.instagram.com/p/BmPBZx2HEY6/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=kd1rt7t0ij4w