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Here’s what I know: I’m cute and I have a great figure. Whoever sees me, sees me. Those to whom I am invisible didn’t merit my time in the first place.–Carolyn Edgar
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I believe every woman who returns to natural hair via the big chop goes thorough what Carolyn went through. Although she went from mid-back length locs to a TWA, rather than from relaxed to natural hair, the shock of seeing one in a different way can be traumatizing and spur regrets if one does not do it for the right reasons…that reason (in my humble opinion) being because they want to! I think it makes you develop character, self acceptance and leads to self confidence. Read more... (558 words, 2 images, estimated 2:14 mins reading time)
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“I’ve Had to be Okay with Being Invisible to Men” |Wednesday’s Word
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Have you found yourself in a life rut? Check out these 12 Tips on Staying Inspired!
Women are a special group of people! Most tend to take care of everyone around them, with the exception of themselves! Don’t forget to take the time out for you! I hope this these tips inspire you in one way or another to do just that!
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When it comes to physical and mainstream images of beauty, it’s easy for self doubt to creep into one’s mind. I think most of us go wrong by comparing our own unique and intrinsic beauty to that of others.
I can’t count the number of times I’ve doubted myself or a decision I’ve made. I’ve had to learn to trust myself and the wisdom I’ve gained through experience, and then to forgive myself if things don’t go as planned.
4 years post-relaxer, one thing I’ve never doubted was my decision to return to my natural texture. Read more... (546 words, 1 image, estimated 2:11 mins reading time)
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I love myself when I have done something to help to make someone else’s life easier!
Self-love isn’t arrogant; it’s recognition of your worth, validated by none other than you! Learning to love myself, recognize my flaws, and making a choice to work to improve those flaws has been difficult but personally rewarding!
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Chronicles of a Knotty Natural in a Kinky World!
