#nolongerafraid

[im-just-a-peach]

I made this awhile back to showcase the different ways I have played with color. But I never posted it here... so here you go!! Do you have a fav?? #myhairjourney #queerhair #livingmybestlife #nolongerafraid #funwithshorthair😉 #bihair💜 https://www.instagram.com/p/BxFPNiTgmMP/?igshid=1sakff0qqvfnk

[tornbloom]

You confused as fuck if you think ima come in between my own happiness these days. If my happiness upsets you, that aint my problem babycakes

[inmackkscar]

Goodbye.

It’s time

It’s time to erase the memories that are inevitably in my brain

Runnin’ around like they own the place.

Time after time again I get let down.

Hopeful that you’ll come along again, begging you to come back but only in my mind.

We no longer love, we no longer communicate.

We are no longer.

You exist and I exist, we existed together once upon a time.

It’s time.

Goodbye.

[aliyahcherrisse]

|•#Polished "I'm not looking to be perfect but I do know I could be a bit more polished!"•| ... If we can accept that we will never get it all right and that sometimes we have to fail in order to truly learn; we'll be on a better path to growing, healing, & maturing in our walks. Parenting is scary but it's our responsibility to be all that we can be and what we're supposed to be so that those little lives that look up to us have the best example possible to follow! ... Today, tomorrow, and going forward make your best effort to shape up: our children are depending on us. Speak your truth or be a lie to your children too! ... . . . . #YesMomCan #ACChronicles #BelieveMoms #Motherhood #MotherWithPurpose #Nurture #NoLongerAfraid #PurposeDriven #PurposeLiving #MothersLinkUp #MomsofIG #RealMotherhood #Parenting #BetterMe #SpiritualGrowth #SpiritualMaturity #Mindfullness #EmotionalIntelligence #RelationshipWithGod #PurposeLiving #FaithOverFear (at New Jersey) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bxiz6wJgwFq/?igshid=ns5nqcs8bou1

[fashionstylermakebelieve-blog]

After a two hour training session, my friend and I finished with a climb. My first time to reach the top! #nolongerafraid #stronger #getfit #fitness #aerialsilk #celebrate #heights #meltoye #friends

[notawordtome]

Welcome to love, 2017

Wow.  Just wow.  That is the word Florizel and I have been using all weekend to describe these intense feelings we feel.

He went home for Christmas, broke the news about me to his family.  They were extremely happy for us and can tell how smitten he is with me.  We are absolutely crazy for each other.

This NYE was a dream date.  We first began with ice skating, found out I’m a horrible skater (he’s much better) but we had a whole lot of fun.  We then went back to his place to make dinner.  Who knew black eyed peas tasted great in a salsa form???  It was all delicious.  The funniest part was when we tried to open a jar of pimentos.  First he tried, then I tried.  Would not budge.  He tried pliers.  Nothing.  I suggested using the rubber side of a mouse pad.  No dice.  Finally, I recalled a method of tapping the lid of the jar on the table to loosen it (as Florizel searched for something more heavy duty).  A few taps later, I got it open and there was much rejoicing.  And much laughter, it was so funny.

We then played some Guitar Hero, tried a strategy game (not my style, but he’s starting me with easy games) and then had our gift exchange.  I got him a new LotR board game that he really wanted and he got me a panda mug w/spoon and an anthology of songs by my favorite musical theatre artist.  I was floored.  I’ll have to one-up it somehow for his birthday :P

We wound down by watching the ball drop at midnight, sharing a passionate kiss (or several) and danced to “New York, New York” as it played.  We remained up till almost 3 in the morning talking and cuddling, realizing how much in love we were with each other and how much we wanted to be together.  Those conversations coupled with those from last night lead to one thing: He has every desire to make me his wife, and I want him as my husband more than anything.  Soon to realize?  Maybe.  Doesn’t diminish how much we want it and each day proves we’re perfect for each other.

His passionate side has been released and he’s learning how to handle it.  Nothing crazy, just snuggles and kisses (he loves the kisses, I do too).  He’s learning and I am too.  With each day, I know.  I know it.  We are embracing 2017 with open arms and open hearts.  This...this is what I have been desiring and praying for all this time.  Him.  My Florizel. 

There is still a lot to discuss, but we are closing in on the ultimate goal.  I’m almost positive I’ll be an engaged woman this year, and a married woman the next.  I am so ready.

[troubledthebook]

You've heard her tell pieces of her story. You know why she was "Troubled". Our Founder, Maranda Evans tells the truth. We're talking the whole truth, and nothing BUT THE TRUTH to Voyage Houston Magazine!! Trouble definitely doesn't last always!! Read and Share! The link is in her bio @elementsofme #inspiring #inspiringwoman #businesswoman #blackbusinesswomen #blackbusinessowner #publishedauthor #speakingup #familysecrets #untoldtruth #thetruthshallsetyoufree #iamfree #troubled #elementsofme #troubledoesntlastalways #nolongersilent #nolongerafraid #mentalhealthawareness #successfulwomen #writingservices #nonprofitowner #houston #htown #houstonbusinessowner #survivor #checkouttheinterview #linkinmybio #thetroubledmovement (at Houston, Texas)

[thewriterteikoa-blog]

#beyourself #NoLongerAfraid #Writersofinstagram #thursdaypoetry #thursdayquote

[sugarlumpy-blog]

Death Is Inevitable

I've been thinking a lot about death lately. I guess it stems from losing Aunt Pat last week. It opened my eyes to the reality of it all. Before I was in denial and didn't want to think about it, let alone talk about it. But I really think that I'm coming to terms with the whole circle of life thing.

  Growing up, I never had to deal with death. My parents, bless them, thought they were doing me a favor by shielding me from it. When I was a child, my favorite great uncle passed away. My parents didn't take us kids to the funeral. That's the only time as a kid someone close to me died.

  I was living away from them when my great aunt got sick. I went home to visit and I went out to the nursing home to see her. She was dying of cancer and she had wasted away to nothing but skin and bones. It didn't even look like her lying there. That is my last memory of her and I wish it wasn't.

  When my grandparents died, I did not go home for the funerals. I didn't want my last memory of them to be of them lying in a casket. So I stayed away. I should have went to support my family but I'm selfish and didn't. Something I regret to this day.

In 2001, we were attending church quite regularly. There was a woman and her mother who always sat in front of us. We really liked them and always missed them when they didn't attend. The mother passed away so the husband and I decided to go to the visitation at the funeral home to support the daughter.

  Mind you, this is the first time I ever went to a visitation. I had no idea about the viewing. When I saw the mother lying there in her coffin, I lost it. I had a panic attack. I couldn't breath and I just wanted to get out of there. The husband escorted me out to the car and he finally got me calmed down. I really don't understand why that happened but I chalk it up to it being my first experience at a visitation/viewing.

  After that, if I had to go to a visitation, I would avoid the viewing part of it. I would sign the guest book and speak with the family without looking at the body.

  I actually find the whole viewing and open casket thing morbid. Who wants to see your loved one lying there dead. I don't.

I do have to say that I am changing and coming to grips with death. When Aunt Pat died, we were on our way to the hospice house to see her. When we got there, only a few minutes had gone by since she passed. Her body was still in her room. At first I said I didn't want to go in the room, so I stayed in the hall with Grandma. Grandma kind of encouraged me to go in and see Aunt Pat. She said that she just looked like she was sleeping. So I put my big girl panties on and I went in the room.

  I wasn't scared to see her. I walked over to her bed and she was lying there. Well, she wasn't but her body was. I stroked her hair and told her I loved her. It was sad but at the same time it was a growing experience for me. At that moment, I came to grips with the whole circle of life thing. (Thank you Aunt Pat for that). And at her visitation I went up to the casket and I looked at her. I didn't go into a panic like before. Matter of fact, as I looked at her lying there, I grew some more.

  When I die, I want to be cremated. I don't want a bunch of money spent on things that are going to go into the ground. To me it's a waste of money. And I don't like the thought of someone coming out to my grave and crying for me and/or buying flowers to put on the grave. Again, to me it's a waste of money. I want my loved ones to remember me alive.

I, personally, am not afraid of dying. I am afraid to lose a loved one though. But aren't we all?

[eugeniobulhosa]

(LEViT∆TE.)

[owlsinyoureyes]

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[justin-towers]

The moment I started chasing my dreams was the exact moment I no longer fit the mold!

Dare to be different and chase your dreams!

#dream #dreams #dreambigger #one #onelife #mylife #mylifemyway #nolongerafraid #begreat #bedifferent #different #differentworld #behumble #unique #livelaughlove #live #love #life #respect #respectoneanother #lovelife #quotes #entrepreneur #entrepreneurlife #canva #edits #denvercolorado #colorado #underdog #underdogs #positivity

[alecia2ascs]

One of the greatest https://ift.tt/2U21ZoX

One of the greatest discoveries a person makes is to find they can do what they were afraid they couldn't do. #henryford @aleciamstringer #newdiscovery #faceyourfear #facingthemusic #greatestdiscovery #3gc4gb #endlesssummertribe2018 #newme #nolongerafraid #proudtobeme

[brntoconquer-blog]

I wish I could remember what I was thinking about 😊️😂 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Anyway, happy hump day 😀 • • • • #borntoconquer #conqueror #destinedforgreatness #nolongerafraid #positiveselftalk #speakit #dreamsdocometrue #mothers #moms #30swomen #strongblackwomen #youngmoms #workingwomen #blackmoms #momswhodreambig #womenwhodreambig #blogger #seattleblogger ##blackblogger #igblogger #pnwbeauty #naturelover #blackgirlnaturelover #mindsetmatters #lovecoach #successstrategies #womeninspiringwomen #womenencouragingwomen #feminineleadership

[aliyahcherrisse]

|•#DearDreamer "Someone who has never chased a dream, cannot tell you how to chase yours!•|--@ac_chronicles ... The vision is yours. The goals are yours. The idea is yours. The FAITH is yours. ... So what are you waiting for? Hopefully not approval. Hopefully not understanding. Hopefully not advice from someone who has no idea how to guide you! ... Get motivated Ignite that fire Find your starting point Pray, pray, pray...PUSH Trust the process Don't feed the fear Believe in yourself GO GET WHAT YOU DREAMED ... . . . . . #ACChronicles #GrowingPains #GrowingGains #GodsPlan #Affirmations #Evolve #BuildingConfidence #TrustTheProcess #TrustGod #DontFeedTheFear #FaithOverFear #Dream #ChaseYourDreams #BePatient #Believe #GodGotMe #GodGotYou #YouAreEnough #IamEnough #IamWorthy #IWillMakeIt #BuildingMyEmpire #ChangingMyFuture #NoLongerAfraid #DeathToSelfSabotage #BeAnxiousForNothing #PurposeLiving #PursuitOfHappiness (at Atlantic City, New Jersey) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bu1U5spA8gs/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=5vji107mncq5

[torrentmast3r]

(LEViT∆TE.)