The One Where She Stumbled Through Her 40's and Faced Her Demons
Here's the deal: If you've ever been left wondering if a compliment was actually a dig, you're not alone. Chances are, it was a backhanded compliment. So, you're familiar with the concept of a backhanded compliment. It's like a compliment but with a sneaky twist. Well, if you haven't, let me explain. A backhanded compliment …
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10 ways to have Big Fun this weekend.
When I was a young Bella, I remember the ladies in my church, my mother, and every other adult telling the kids to sit down when they thought we were being too noisy or disruptive, what they called 'doing too much. ' There was always this tension in me, a desire to speak up and say, 'Y'all …
One Line Is All I GOT So, here's the thing. I used to think that being mad was a bad thing. But then, I had a revelation. It's not. We've been taught to label people as 'mad' when they're just, well, a bit crazy. Reframing 'Madness' as ambition can be a powerful tool! Consider the likes …
After the third strike, you're done, but then you'll find an excuse for that person and give them more chances to disrupt your energy. Have you ever done that, made excuses? It's easy to do, especially if a family member has multiple offenses. For some reason, it's easy to say, "Well, if this weren't my mom, …
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Well, well, well, look at you! Get over here and give me a big wet kiss. Okay, let me take that back. I just had a bad, cringy feeling when I typed that. That reminded me of the old, crusty men at my childhood church. They always gave me the chills, and all the younger …
You never know what you're going to find when the camera goes off! Joining a global trend, thousands of videos of couples dancing to popular songs are uploaded daily on TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, and many other platforms. It's creating an instant global connection among people from all corners of the world. At first glance, …
If I couldn't get them what they wanted, I felt like I failed them.
We all have our favorite seasons, and that one season that gives us the icks! The arrival of Fall always seems to throw me off balance, and I'm certain many of you can empathize with this struggle. Despite my earnest attempts to maintain a healthy lifestyle and find solace in my faith, this season holds …
The definition of Insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results. So, let's be done with doing insane things! It's not that easy, though, right? Well, maybe it could be if we wanted it to be. I mean, think about it. When we taste something that doesn't agree with our …
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