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""She proudly showed me off at neighborhood gatherings, church, and other social gatherings like I was one of her new hats." - Malcolm
*Tickled with laughter 😊" — Jun 22, 2026 07:11AM
""She proudly showed me off at neighborhood gatherings, church, and other social gatherings like I was one of her new hats." - Malcolm
*Tickled with laughter 😊" — Jun 22, 2026 07:11AM
It’s just that once you make a mistake, it’s hard to turn back. You just end up stacking one mistake on top of another until your life is in shambles and you’re too ashamed to turn back.
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“Which would frighten you more? A slave who is crazy or a slave who is sane and sees you clearly?”
― James
― James
“… she as the sand, him as the sea…
… him as the moon, she as the stars…
… penguins…”
― Loving Donovan
… him as the moon, she as the stars…
… penguins…”
― Loving Donovan
“Alone without purpose, they fell asleep.”
― Weird Black Girls
― Weird Black Girls
“May you use the gifts that you have received, and pass on the love that has been given to you. May you be content with yourself just the way you are.”
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“God is working things out for you, even if you don't feel it. Have faith and be thankful. Where faith and hope grow, miracles blossom.”
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