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I’m a Crybaby

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Or maybe I’m just sensitive as hell. Why? Because folks get to me. I try to be hard. To not show my softer side. But, I just can’t help it. Damn allergies!

This has been an incredible week for me. I’m leaving my job today after almost 3 years. I have been blessed with an incredible opportunity to lead my own team and I’m ecstatic. I will totally miss the folks that I called my work family. I’ve learned a lot and now it’s time to show what I can do.

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I’ve always believed that you should always do for others not looking for praise but genuinely because you want them to do well. In any capacity. I love blogging. I’ve met some wonderful people along this journey. Some good. Some that I’m not sure about yet, but I’m thankful for the interactions. Those interactions have allowed me to learn and grow in ways that I can’t imagine.

I follow two wonderful bloggers Stephanie at Making Time for Me and Jessica at Not The Average Mama. Both women are wonderful bloggers and I really want you to check out their pages and subscribe. But, what I wanted to share is that Jess wrote this great post about co-parenting and I was so moved by it that I recommended that she submit it to the Huffington Post in their Blended Family series. I gave her the email address and she submitted the story and they’ve accepted it and will feature her. Here’s what she said to me:

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Because of that they also reached out to Stephanie to ask her to tell her story too. Isn’t that awesome? It’s a blessing that these wonderful women and mothers can come together and share some common sense with us. They experienced trials and bumps along the way, but they are an inspiration to everyone on effective co-parenting. See what Stephanie had to say about the situation while commenting on my blog.

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You know I cried right? I’m a softy. But, it didn’t stop there. This wonderful blogger Stephanie at Stephellaneous said this to me yesterday:

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I literally sat at my desk with tears streaming down my face. Why? Because I’m a marshmallow. I know. I love blogging. I love writing. I love men. I love children. I love so many things about this world. I also don’t like some things. I try to bring you into my thoughts and life each day with a post. Never to change you but to share my story. My truth. My lessons learned. I was married. I am divorced. I am a mother. I was barren. I was poor. I date. I have lots of girlfriends. I am happy. But, to hear that someone who has been through so much writing that I’m a wonderful mother just had me thanking God for allowing me to turn my tragedy into triumph and not ruin the best gift I’ve ever received.

Stephanie’s story is one that you should definitely check out. Including this post that broke my heart: Goodbye Mother

But, God! God is in everything that we do and everything that I try to initiate when I read, write, follow, comment or share in this blogging world. I have no malice in my heart and I have suffered so many failures, but too many successes to mention. I call those blessings.

I genuinely love each and every one of you. I’m thankful for you. Your stories are personal, tragic and triumphant. They make me laugh and they make me cry and I will always try to share. Whether I comment, tweet or post to my Facebook page please know that you are an invaluable piece of this blogging world and you truly inspire me. So stop making me cry!

Hugs and Kisses!

-T

 

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  2. Aaaaaah. My only response at the moment isn’t especially articulate: ♥♥♥

    Have fun rocking your next adventure! (I was going to say “rock it,” but … of course.)

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  3. What a wonderful post, Tikeetha. I’m a crybaby too. And like you, I can’t help it. Life can be chaotic, bittersweet and painful. But it’s also so beautiful. Wishing you a beautiful weekend. 💜 And although you certainly don’t need it, good luck on your new journey. 😊

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    1. Thank you so much! I didn’t know I was a crybaby until this week. LOL. People remind me that this world isn’t all bad. There’s still a great deal of human kindness and that’s why we can’t give up on each other.

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  5. Tikeetha, you are a star ! Thank you for this beautiful post,.. I too, am the emotional one (LOL) but it is what it is. I definitely will be checking out your friends blogs 🙂 Congrats on your new adventure, I truly wish you well and just know you will do great.<3

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  7. I love your blog! And I believe if we ever met in real life we are going to hit it off and laugh all the time 😀 you’re a great mother. And that’s what I like about you. The love you have for your munch just shines through…❤️❤️❤️

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  15. You are indeed very very very wonderful! Much as I haven’t been around on your space too long, I appreciate you and your kind gestures… And people like you make this whole writing thing so damn worth it.

    And I am learning from you too. Everyday. You are oh-so-loved, know this. ♡♡

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