Tag: domestic abuse
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A Laying of God’s Hand
I really have to thank God every day that I am not who I used to be on so many levels. Any girls/women in messed up/abusive relationships, I feel for you—mostly because I used to be you…. My Joy and I witnessed a domestic situation between two strangers late last night. And she’s talking about…
Tyra
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Hair Wars and Self-Care
Spoiler Alert: This is a “Hair Appreciation” post. Yall. I used to be the queen of bone straight hair which over time ended up damaging it. Literally took me 10 years to become comforatble with my natural curl pattern. Would have never worn my hair like this even two or three years ago. My hair…
Tyra
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Reflections
Dear Self, Sometimes your love alone isn’t enough to combat the diseases that live in other people’s hearts. Sincerely, Tyra