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Jamal Robinson's avatar

For a LONG time I limited myself to “normal shit” based on the titles I held and my preconceived notions of self.

Grateful to be dreaming now 🙏🏽

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alex b.'s avatar

Believe me I get that.

Please keep dreaming. That’s where all the good shit is! 🤗🖤

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Jamal Robinson's avatar

Always and forever 😊

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Ricky Denham's avatar

Needed this today, thank you 🌻

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alex b.'s avatar

I’m glad you received it🥰

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Paisley's avatar

i remember crying to my mama in my teenage years that i “just wanted to be normal.” many years later, i learned that i wasn’t seeking normalcy—i just wanted to be unapologetically me without magnifying glass and scrutiny.

still working on it.

thank you for this.

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alex b.'s avatar

I’ve been there. Continue to show up unapologetically you. The scrutiny will be there but don’t allow that change you. You are you for a reason. 🖤🌸

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Jamiya, the Writer's avatar

Woke up having a rough start to my day and then I read this. For a long time, I fought to be normal but always tripped over my own feet because I needed to accept that I'm just unique and different than others. But that doesn't make me less than and these words really helped me connect with that.

Thank you for writing this! I'm grateful it came across my feed.

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alex b.'s avatar

I’m glad that you received it. You don’t have to fight for normalcy anymore. You’re dope just the way you are. Remember that!🖤🌸

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Alex Lewis's avatar

This is dope, Alex. Thank you so much for the shoutout, I’m glad those words connected with you!

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alex b.'s avatar

Alex I appreciate you! When I saw your note, I felt that deeply because that’s what I want as well. Thank you and continue to show up as you are. 🖤🖤

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Alex Lewis's avatar

You too, homie. Much love!

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Jacquie Verbal's avatar

Thank you for the shout out but girl-friend let me tell you this…you were in your bag writing this one!!! I’m so proud to see you showing up in this way!!!! For Unapologetically Me Pt. 2 I need to hear your voice reading along…use that BIG voice! Its powerful!

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alex b.'s avatar

Jacquie I can’t get enough of you! You got me showing all my braces! 😁 I’ll try my best to do so. It’s been a thought for sure. Thank you for being an inspiration. 🖤🌸

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alex b.'s avatar

John I needed these words and this a wonderful quote.💖

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