Learning to navigate through relationships and friendships and loving who we are.
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Welcome to Family Dynamics by Pastor Funmi Alawale
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No one ever said life is easy. Hello! I'm Julie. I’m just like you. I’m a wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister and friend. I have navigated through alcoholism, divorce, caregiving, blending families, as well as purposely discovering and owning my truth. Biggest life lesson? When you give yourself permission, you will find that you have more control over your life than you realize. I hope you will join me by taking responsibility for yourself, by only controlling the things you can and ...
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⭐️RE-RELEASE-Carleton Island Past & Present - The Old Fort
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Hello! 👋 send me a text message! Tell me what your thoughts 💭 are about this episode Carleton Island has some mystery about it. 🔮When James H. Durham decided to take on uncovering the true origin of The Old Fort in 1889, he was diving into a not so clear path of discovering the easy answer. The island had several names, Buck, Deere, Isle aux Chevre…
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Send us a Text Message. Sorry guys, there will not be a podcast this week. My Lulu became very sick and is in the hospital. Will be back on schedule next week.Door Tracy Laury
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Hello! 👋 send me a text message! Tell me what your thoughts 💭 are about this episode I am so happy to be back again to our favorite forever home on the St. Lawrence River! 🌊 I find myself surrounded by nature's simple yet profound joys. Picture ducklings 🦆 learning to swim, and the harmonious dawn 🌅 chorus of robins 🎶— showcasing the wonder of natu…
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The Behavior of a Man Child & I Did Discuss Porn at the End
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Send us a Text Message. Dealing with a man-child can be quite a challenge, especially within personal relationships. It's akin to engaging in arguments with a child, except it's a grown man who likely perceives no fault in his behavior. https://www.instagram.com/traceylau99/Door Tracy Laury
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Bullying and Intimidation; Also a Scammer Knocked on My Window
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Send us a Text Message. While at Target, I witnessed a girl bullying her friend, and I took it upon myself to confront the bully. It is disheartening to see this kind of mean-spirited behavior become so prevalent. https://www.instagram.com/traceylau99/Door Tracy Laury
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We Thought we liked Him at first, But as Time moved on, We Changed our Minds.
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Send us a Text Message. Many of us begin relationships by being attracted to someone, but as we get to know them better, our feelings may change. Is it best to end the relationship, or should we continue, hoping to revive the initial spark? However, is it fair to either person to stay in a relationship if the feelings have faded? https://www.instag…
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Going Dutch; His Mindset
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Send us a Text Message. What are your thoughts??Door Tracy Laury
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Online Dating: Invitation to His State: Who Should Cover the Expenses?
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Send us a Text Message. I hear many people debating who should pay when meeting an online person for the first time, especially if they live out of state. This topic sparks a lot of discussion because meeting face-to-face introduces new dynamics to the relationship. There's uncertainty about whether the person will match the image you've built of t…
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Healing After a Painful Breakup
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Send us a Text Message. Here are some suggestions to help you move forward after a breakup instead of just feeling sad and lost. My goal is for you to heal from this experience but also to grow and become a better version of yourself. I hope that you find a new sense of self-worth and confidence that will prevent you from losing yourself in the nex…
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When You Isolate Yourself, The Mind Will Play Tricks & Three Very Sad College Stories
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Send us a Text Message. I watched the first episode of Baby Reindeer on Netflix. It got me thinking about how so many women go through breakups and decide to take a break from everyone, and most of the time, we never hear from them again. https://www.instagram.com/traceylau99/Door Tracy Laury
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My Experiences on Eharmony & Bumble; Shockers & Riddles
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Send us a Text Message. I've been hearing a lot about the games that people play on online dating sites, so I decided to sign up and experience it myself. Of course, I did some detective work to find out who I was really talking to, and to my surprise, I found something unexpected. https://www.instagram.com/traceylau99/…
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Send us a Text Message. This kind of relationship is like a rollercoaster ride. Sometimes, everything feels great and exciting, and other times, you're left feeling unsure about where you stand. https://www.instagram.com/traceylau99/Door Tracy Laury
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New Relationship: Should She Leave Over Finances or Stay?
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Send us a Text Message. A man's financial stability is crucial in any relationship. He should strive to be a provider and protector, and he should want to be these things. https://www.instagram.com/traceylau99/Door Tracy Laury
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Send us a Text Message. It's important not to limit yourself to just one person when you're looking for a romantic connection. Keeping your options open allows you to explore a wider range of potential matches and increases your chances of finding someone who shares your interests and values. Taking a chance on just one person may not work out and …
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He Dumped Her at 20 years old; She Reunited with Him at 50 years old
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Send us a Text Message. I don't how I should feel about this one. So many years passed. I liked to call it wasted years. What do you all think?Door Tracy Laury
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Advocating For Alzheimer's 💜
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Hello! 👋 send me a text message! Tell me what your thoughts 💭 are about this episode I found myself in a sea of cherry blossoms in Washington DC, 🏛 feeling a sense of renewal that only spring can bring.🌷🌳☀️ It was here, at the Alzheimer's Impact Movement's Advocacy Forum, that I channeled my personal loss into something greater—a passionate fight a…
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Is My Ex doing All the Things with Her that I wanted him to Do with Me? Are You Doing All the Things you wanted to do with your Ex but now with the New Guy? So, who is living Their Best Life?
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Send us a Text Message. Hmm, something to think about, eh? We ladies don't think about the things. https://www.instagram.com/traceylau99/Door Tracy Laury
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How To Get Yourself into an Exclusive Relationship & My Personal Storytime about the Last Podcast
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Send us a Text Message. We all desire to be someone person, but in our haste, we rush things or put up with crap to get there, and in the end, it doesn't work out. So, let's slow down, keep our standards, and see where things go. https://www.instagram.com/traceylau99/Door Tracy Laury
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The Hidden Truths Behind Being Unfriended & My Personal Story of Being Unfriended by My Niece on Social Media.
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Send us a Text Message. There are so many layers to the reason you may have been unfriended on social media, and none of them has to do with you. Also, it's an act of silently being bullied. I might come up missing after this podcast...Lol https://www.instagram.com/traceylau99/Door Tracy Laury
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Toxic Friendships & Don't Fall for Their Hoovering Tactics! And I Listed The Past Toxic Friendships Episodes Below in Order
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Send us a Text Message. It's important to recognize toxic friendships and avoid their hoovering tactics. Don't let them take advantage of your kindness or manipulate you into staying in a harmful relationship. 1st Season May 5th: Toxic Friendships May 31st: Conflict In a Friend Group 3rd season Dec 7: It's Time to Check the List and Check It Twice …
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Dating Tips for an Introvert
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Send us a Text Message. During the process of creating this episode, I came to the realization that we are all more similar than we think. We all go out there searching for a potential partner, and the only thing that sets us apart is the kind of person or group we are attracted to. https://www.instagram.com/traceylau99/…
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Is Dating Harder in The Last 10 to 15 Years? Also, What's The Best Site to Check out a Potential Dater? I Have One For Ya!
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Send us a Text Message. Dating isn't clear-cut anymore. We have to navigate who's real and who's not. Some are out here married and bored and trying to use you for a curricular activity. https://www.instagram.com/traceylau99/Door Tracy Laury
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Feeling Behind After Marriage, To be Honest, You Were Behind in Your Marriage. Update on my Third Act: Flowers and Jelly Beans, but it Ended Pretty Quickly...LOL
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Send us a Text Message. It's just a feeling, but if you took the time to look around, you'd see you were not growing in the marriage, and the marriage itself wasn't growing. You were probably at least ten years behind your friends whose marriages were a lot better than yours. So you did something brave; you took a major step to live the life you al…
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My Surprise Revelation: My Healing Journey
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Send us a Text Message. I was healing and had no idea. I was raised to be a strong person, and I sometimes dismiss how I feel because what's important to me is getting to my main goal. I don't let what people say or do impact me because I move on from the situation and block you to make sure I don't hear the reason why you did what you did. But I m…
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Hello! 👋 send me a text message! Tell me what your thoughts 💭 are about this episode Ever wonder how a simple 'Wicked Happy' baseball cap 🧢 could sum up one's philosophy on life? 🧐That's what happened to me. I unravel the layers of happiness that have shaped my existence from my earliest childhood memories. 🛝🚲 Rediscover the bliss of childhood joys…
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Let Go of Self-Doubt and Live: Often, It's Not as Serious as You Think
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Send us a Text Message. It's common for everyone to experience moments of self-doubt at some point in their lives because of how they feel or what someone said. This feeling can lead to questioning one's abilities and decisions and, sometimes, restrict them from living life to the fullest. However, you need not worry because you're not alone in thi…
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After Eight Months of Bliss, He Now Wants to Slow Down.
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Send us a Text Message. At times, individuals may require some personal space to work through certain issues. It could be due to past relationship traumas or experiencing cold feet. In such situations, it is important to respect their need for space and move forward without waiting around. They know where to find you and will return when they are r…
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Authenticity Magnet: How Being Yourself Draws in the Right Partner
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Send us a Text Message. You don't need to pretend to be someone you're not in order to impress someone. The right person will appreciate and love you for who you are. So, don't be afraid to be yourself and show the world your true colors - the right guy will come along and cherish every bit of you. https://www.instagram.com/traceylau99/…
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He Sent a Text Message, It Wasn't for Me & How I Rectified That Situation.
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Send us a Text Message. Have you ever received a text message that wasn't meant for you? It can be awkward and uncomfortable, but I know how to handle it with grace. Recently, I found myself in this exact scenario when someone accidentally sent me a text intended for someone else. But don't worry—I quickly and efficiently rectified the situation. L…
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Yes, there is Physical attraction, But for Others, and Me... Hmm, Could It be a Fetish?
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Send us a Text Message. Yes, there is physical attraction, but for me, it's something else. I don't think I'm the only one that looks for this. It could be weird or a fetish; I don't know and don't think I will be changing...LOL https://www.instagram.com/traceylau99/Door Tracy Laury
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The Dating Pool Can Get Murky
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Send us a Text Message. Don't leave any room for ambiguity in a relationship. It's critical to communicate your expectations and non-negotiables right from the start. Doing so establishes clear boundaries and shows that you won't settle for anything less than what you deserve. https://www.instagram.com/traceylau99/…
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Successful Marriages Take Responsibility for Their Shortcomings.
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Send us a Text Message. Successful marriages need both partners to admit when they mess up or make mistakes. This is because everyone has flaws, and problems in relationships usually come from both sides. https://www.instagram.com/traceylau99/Door Tracy Laury
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Welcome to Season Five: He's Keeping Tally, Should She Have Paid His Mortgage & Twenty Thousand Dollars Over Three Years
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Send us a Text Message. I came across an Instagram post about a guy who lost his job and asked his girlfriend to help him financially by paying his mortgage. The guy also mentioned how much money he has spent on her in the last three years. https://www.instagram.com/traceylau99/Door Tracy Laury
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Hello! 👋 send me a text message! Tell me what your thoughts 💭 are about this episode Nearest And Dearest Podcast is my hope that maybe, my stories will resonate with you! I still believe today, that if any of my content connects with you personally, it's priceless! 🫶 It's a testament to the strength of our shared human experience, one that even cau…
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Social Circle Matchmaking: Finding Love through Friends and Friends of Friends; It's such a Big No-No
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Send us a Text Message. I wouldn't say I like it; it's such a taboo thing for various reasons, like the awkwardness, people knowing your business, and the potential for it not to work out, which leads to drama. https://www.instagram.com/traceylau99/Door Tracy Laury
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When Red Flags Are Clear and It's Time to Disappear
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Send us a Text Message. Red flags are indicators of potential issues. It's best to take note of them and move on. Follow me on https://www.instagram.com/traceylau99/Door Tracy Laury
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Black Sheep of the Family
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Send us a Text Message. Take the phrase "Black Sheep" of the family as a symbol of marching to your own beat. You have the power to create your own unique path, and you are an individual who refuses to conform to the expectations of others Follow me on https://www.instagram.com/traceylau99/Door Tracy Laury
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Pushing The Pause Button
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Hello! 👋 send me a text message! Tell me what your thoughts 💭 are about this episode I'm glad you are joining me with Season 3 Episode 1 - Pushing The Pause Button ⏸ I'm looking forward to another season with you! ❤️ Have you ever caught yourself mid-sentence, wondering if silence might have been the wiser choice? 🤔 I'd like to think the older I ge…
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Things That Can Be a Bit of a Buzzkill for Him on Your First Date. Side Note, my words might sound funny, part of my mouth is close until March 20th...LOL
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Send us a Text Message. Ladies, it's important to be aware of certain behaviors that can create a negative impression on a first date. Sometimes, these behaviors are mistakenly perceived as sophisticated, but in reality, they make you come across as inexperienced and can turn your date off. https://www.instagram.com/traceylau99/…
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Turning Heartbreak into Healing; Moving Forward After Valentine's Day Disappointment & My Dear Jane Letter
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Send us a Text Message. I promised this would be my last podcast on Valentine's Day. I just feel some of you let your past relationship determine your mood on that day. https://www.instagram.com/traceylau99/Door Tracy Laury
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Finishing Valentine's Week with Some Helpful Tips for The Ones Who Abandoned Themselves on Lovers Day
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Send us a Text Message. It's alright if you abandon yourself on Valentine's Day; sometimes, it takes practice and time. But here are some tips I should have posted a few days before because we all struggle sometimes. But you can use these tips going forward. It's all about loving yourself. https://www.instagram.com/traceylau99/…
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Tamron Hall Show; Marriage After Infidelity; Three Book Giveaways, Kerry Washington, Shelia Johnson, and Debra Lee.
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Send us a Text Message. I always see something on television or social media I like discussing, and I want your opinion, too. I also have three new books I would like to gift to the first person who sends me their address. My link to Instagram is at the bottom, direct message, and they are yours. https://www.instagram.com/traceylau99/…
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Valentine's Comedy, Real Questions, Free Health Clinic, and Preferences
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Send us a Text Message. Valentine's Day is approaching; for some, it might be a comedy show. As women, we need to be more cautious and ask relevant questions before getting too involved in any relationships. This will help us avoid unpleasant surprises, such as our partner not getting us anything for Valentine's Day. Additionally, it's crucial to h…
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Send us a Text Message. When someone makes this statement, they are asking you to put aside your conditions and your feelings and to sacrifice for them without any regard to your feelings. https://www.instagram.com/traceylau99/Door Tracy Laury
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🔁 BEST OF - Finding Balance
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Hello! 👋 send me a text message! Tell me what your thoughts 💭 are about this episode Have you ever felt like a tightrope walker in your own life, constantly striving for balance? ⚖️ This 🔁 BEST OF episode is another reminder that YOU do have control. Weaving threads from my life alongside the narrative outlines of 'Eat Pray Love', one of my favs, I…
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Exploring the Toxicities and Challenges in a Mother-Daughter Relationship.
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Send us a Text Message. Having a toxic parent is one thing, but when it's your mother, it can be extremely damaging and have long-lasting effects on your peace. It's a never-ending cycle that doesn't get any better; if anything, it worsens. But you can set boundaries or remove yourself entirely; it's up to you. https://www.instagram.com/traceylau99…
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Dealing with Fear and Uncertainty After Divorce on Your Own
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Send us a Text Message. Going through a divorce can be a scary experience, and it's natural to feel uncertain about what the future holds. The unknown can be overwhelming, and it might leave you wondering what steps you should take next. However, it's important to remember that you're not alone. Many people have successfully navigated similar situa…
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My Version of Tapping into Your Femininity
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Send us a Text Message. It's high for us time we embrace the fun and sexy side of being a woman, let go of our inhibitions, and be authentically who we are and want to become. https://www.instagram.com/traceylau99/Door Tracy Laury
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Mr. Lazy is Dating You at the Bare Minimum & Storytime Sprinkle Throughout
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Send us a Text Message. Don't let yourself be stuck in a lackluster relationship where your partner only puts in the bare minimum effort. Remember, this often reveals their laziness rather than a lack of interest. You deserve someone willing to put in the time and effort to make the relationship work. Don't settle for anything less than you deserve…
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Please Stop Saying You Need to Heal, Put Down the Self-Help Books and Live Life
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Send us a Text Message. It's time to stop dwelling on the need to heal and start living life with confidence. You are capable of experiencing all the wonders life has to offer, and you deserve nothing less. Don't let past experiences hold you back any longer. Take control of your life and embrace all the opportunities ahead of you with full confide…
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