1/30/2021 12 Comments Can't Nobody Hold Me Down!So I was thinking about an experience I had a couple days ago with a family member. Before I continue, let me issue this disclaimer: I have this blog and also have a podcast launching soon. I won't say names, but NOBODY is exempt from being discussed on one of my platforms. Just something to keep in mind. 😉
Anyway, this family member sent me one of the most deliberately hurtful, disturbingly vile, laughingly inaccurate, glaringly projecting texts I’ve ever received in my life. In my almost 42 years, I’ve had my share of atrocious things done and said to me that have nearly destroyed me. But, however unfortunate, each experience sparked exponential growth and the lessons learned were invaluable, effectively preparing me for whatever obstacle I might encounter next. This was no different...well...it did feel a bit different, but maybe because I haven’t “let” words rattle me like this in a long time. I would describe the emotional pain like a poisonous arrow through the heart that caused excruciating pain as it went in and continued to sting as the arrow was removed and an apparatus was used to suck out the venom. I felt like I had nearly mastered the art of protecting my peace. I thought I was an expert at not sweating the small stuff and realizing that in the grand scheme of things, it’s ALL small. This shook me though. The words and intent behind them continue to replay in my head. 2 main reasons I think the content of the text is living rent free in my head:
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Mary Thompson
1/30/2021 11:01:47 am
I can love my family and friends,without ever having anything to do with them!!
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Me!
1/31/2021 01:56:52 pm
It's such a shame that that has to be the case though. :-(
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Kristin
1/30/2021 05:00:08 pm
I love your thought process and how you’re being intentional, thoughtful, and more than reactionary. It takes maturity. Even taking time to address things well and have boundaries is good and healthy. Stuff like this cuts. It’s worth it to heal and to not allow injurious things to continue happening all “Willy nilly.” 😌
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Me!
1/31/2021 01:55:16 pm
Thank you, Kristin! Sometimes being mature is hard though🙃
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Alicia Smith
1/31/2021 01:19:16 pm
I’m proud of you and the react versus respond is great advice. I took notes cause you KNOW they would’ve got cussed out. Hahaha #SorryLawdForgiveMeLawdCaughtMeOffGuardLawd
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Me!
1/31/2021 01:53:49 pm
Alicia! I'm CRACKING up at that hashtag! LOLOLOLOL
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Ty
2/1/2021 11:37:23 am
Hey Lady hey!
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Me!
2/1/2021 03:23:42 pm
Hey, Welcome!! And thanks for reading. Don't be a stranger. :-)
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Dre
2/3/2021 07:14:45 am
We are getting to old for clapbacks no matter how enticing they may sound rolling around in our head! I had a recent situation where I took the think before you react road and the entire experience was very fulfilling! Good job young lady!
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Me!
2/9/2021 11:30:29 pm
Thanks, Dre. That clapback is still rolling around in my head though, but I won't let it slip out...LOL
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Krystal
2/5/2021 06:05:52 pm
Cheryce, I am so sorry this happened to you! However, you've just imparted some invaluable pearls into your readers lives! You are my Shero!
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Me!
2/9/2021 11:28:43 pm
Awwwwwwwww!! Thank you, Krystal💜💜🥰
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