When I was growing up, I had no self image issues. I thought I was AWESOME!! But every woman around me was torn down and destroyed by their own thoughts and feelings, as well as by others. They never believed they were beautiful. They didn’t see what I, and everyone else saw. They said the meanest things to themselves about their intelligence, their bodies, and their personalities. And it broke.my.heart.
Read MoreI hear so often from friends, clients, and acquaintances “there is nothing to do in Shreveport”. And this often comes up because I am talking about my love for Shreveport. My reply is often shock and then a short and polite list of things to do. I find that most people just don’t know all the awesome things Shreveport has to offer! So I am starting a series titled “What to do in Shreveport?” And first in the series is a list of the best restaurants in Shreveport that have stood the test of time!
Read MoreMagnolia Grace, It isn't my personal name and it might seem a bit random, like I chose it simply because it sounds pretty. But, it is so very very far from either of those.
Magnolia:
The magnolia flower is one of the prettiest flowers on earth to me. I like breathy flowers so peonies are on my favorite's list too. I LOVE magnolias. They make my heart and soul sing.
My mother and mother in law are both women who inspire me and are both in love with the flowers too. My mother is the strongest woman I know!
Show of hands, who all struggles with self-love, confidence, feeling empowered? All of you? Yeah, I do too. Everyone does in some way. Except two weeks ago I thought I was doing a really good job at combating/changing that. I’d started treating myself better and realizing I can be too self deprecating sometimes. I mean, I say sorry even if I’m the one that got screwed over. I am so terrified to hurt anyone's feelings or step on toes (unless someone makes me angry…angry redheaded cajuns are scary y’all).
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