Melissa Thompson
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empathy
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≻: empathyIt is unfair to expect others to meet us where we are & show us empathy if they have never…
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unconditional love
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≻: unconditional loveMy mom suffers from schizophrenia. It’s an ugly mental illness that showed its nasty face when I was 15. Mom…
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don’t judge a book by its cover
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≻: don’t judge a book by its coverYears ago, a boyfriend of a friend of mine said, “Mel got her life handed to her on a golden…
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forgiveness is hard
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≻: forgiveness is hardI was sexually assaulted in high school. I didn’t know it was sexual assault at the time. I’d been drinking…
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the power of vulnerability
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≻: the power of vulnerabilityWe all have a story to tell, a life made up of trials & tribulations. Our lives are filled with…
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whispers of self-compassion
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≻: whispers of self-compassion1.be vulnerable 2. you don’t have to try so hard 3. open your heart 4. just be your beautiful self…
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there are no prerequisites to worthiness
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≻: there are no prerequisites to worthinessworth is measured by: 1. character 2. heart 3. faith 4. love for others 5. intentions 6. acknowledgment that God…
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fill your cup, first
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≻: fill your cup, firstPlease take care of yourself! Do the thing that matters to you and do it every single day. Put you…
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love TRUMPS all
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≻: love TRUMPS allSaddened that I did not get my absolute wish, my true hope, & my fresh perspective for a female, experienced…
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aging
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≻: agingRecently had a photo shoot & I noticed the picture of our beautiful little family. I noticed my obvious smile…
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an artist
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≻: an artistI’m intrigued by Hope’s creativity. She’s innovative & inventive & creative & spontaneous & thoughtful. I’m especially fascinated by her…
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soft belly
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≻: soft bellyAn interesting thing happened after Hope & I stepped out of the shower this afternoon. We both went to change…
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remember what matters most
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≻: remember what matters mostMy husband asked me what I did for the 5 kid less (or napping) hours that I had, yesterday. I…
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mommying is hard
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≻: mommying is hardWatched a video, today, that revealed my true feelings about being a mother. I watched it & instantly felt a…
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holiday memories
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≻: holiday memoriesI miss my grandmother, Grammy. She’s no longer with us. I miss the smell of her perfume. I miss the…
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numbing
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≻: numbingHi, I’m Mel & I’m an emotional eater. I eat when I’m sad. I eat when overwhelmed. I eat when…
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sucked in & over my head
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≻: sucked in & over my headI’ve been a shitty mom for the last 12 months. I’ve put my iPhone my iPad & my computer &…
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disable the label
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≻: disable the labelTuesday, Hope’s teacher mentioned how wonderfully Hope colors in the lines & mentioned her phenomenal fine motor skills. I think…
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serve
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≻: servePerhaps the greatest gift we can provide is service to others. My service to others is moms- I love moms!…
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jellies & socks
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≻: jellies & socksWe were running behind. Hope didn’t want to brush her hair this particular day. Shocking! She wore a purple sweat…
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sibling envy
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≻: sibling envyWas thinking about sibling rivalry last night & wishing & hoping I could find a way to get my 2…
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drama addict
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≻: drama addictWas once told that I gravitate towards drama, that I seek it & I choose to live in it because…
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open your mind
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≻: open your mindI remember years ago when I believed that people SHOULD act a certain way, behave just so, & be more…
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boundaries
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≻: boundariesIf you know me well, you know that I take things to heart, words mean a lot to me &,…
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