#2019taughtme

[phenomenalnia]

#2019TaughtMe It takes a village to raise a child 😓🤪🙇🏾‍♀️ This year humbled me as a mother, I thought I could do it all; just me, hubby and baby. My doctor tried to tell me when I was pregnant, “it takes a village” “it’s okay to ask for help”. But me being the stubborn control freak that I am I was determined to do things my way, scared to take the chance of letting someone see me vulnerable or seeming incapable to handle the blessing that is motherhood. My husband would constantly say if you want to go back East to get some relief some help for a little while it’s okay. I finally gave in after one of my many emotional melt downs throughout the year. We decided we’re going to try this bicoastal lifestyle for a bit just so that I don’t feel so overwhelmed with taking care of a growing toddler in a busy city with no family. With that being said some of the things I’m most thankful for from this crazy year is God reminding me/us of how blessed we are to not only have each other but to have such a large “Village” that we can turn to. Parenthood ain’t easy but I wouldn’t trade it for the world. I’m looking forward to being more open to accepting help from the village and allowing CJ to be more independent. . . . . . . . . . . . . . #Parenthood #Motherhood #ItTakesAVillage #BlackFamily #2019 #Bicoastal #Family #LA #Cali #ATL #Georgia #Maryland #Love (at ATL) https://www.instagram.com/p/B6vJfwcFg87/?igshid=p91ew9ec16c0

[splendeurcaisse]

Day 27: 2019 Taught Me: I'm responsible for my happiness/ Day28: My Wish For 2020: To make all my dreams come true #decemberreflections #decemberreflections2019 #latergram #2019taughtme #mywishfor2020 https://www.instagram.com/p/B6uPFpjAQO_/?igshid=1pvz066cvflci

[ketans-poetry-world]

2019 taught me how to be detached and passionate at the same time. Participate in this #rapidfire and write what #2019taughtme #YourQuoteAndMine Collaborating with YourQuote Baba Read my thoughts on @YourQuoteApp #yourquote #quote #stories #qotd #quoteoftheday #wordporn #quotestagram #wordswag #wordsofwisdom #inspirationalquotes #writeaway #thoughts #poetry #instawriters #writersofinstagram #writersofig #writersofindia #igwriters #igwritersclub https://www.instagram.com/p/B6n9DpnBG8M/?igshid=2ag3qyxw09aj

[abiyahthescribe]

If you like it. LOVE it without fear! If you don't like it speak up about it. Don't bite your tongue. Say what you mean, mean what you say and Say It Wit Ya Chest!! #sheslearninghertrueself #2019taughtme #knowthyself #trustthyself https://www.instagram.com/p/B5_ut_zhC0D/?igshid=1ufrx3uit2hi8

[estudentetser]

Been a long day. For the entire week I have grown used to my own company. Went to the movies alone. Had dinner alone. Drank coffee or had tea while reading alone. I am slowly learning to be independent from my “comfort people”, the ones whose faces appear in most of my photos, whose company I have grown used to and crave and long for every so often, whose presence I have found joy in. But to be the one to laugh at my own silly observations of people and places and things I used to ignore or overlook when I was with someone, to be the one to notice me when my thoughts wander elsewhere, to be the first to comfort my in my solitude (because, honestly, it’s not easy or comfortable at first, especially that I’ve grown used to being around people for most of the time), to be the first, to prioritize me, to choose me, is something I have taught myself and learned these past week. It’s unnerving for the first few days, sad even, but I have grown to love listening to my thoughts and taking the time to be by myself and to be myself. But now, I get to appreciate time with people as much as with myself. I don’t mope around when people cancel plans with me anymore. I don’t feel sad going to places and doing things alone; I am starting to enjoy it. And I think it has helped me learn to say no to things that don’t sit right in my soul, to things that don’t, as Marie Kondo would say, “spark joy”, and to keep myself away from people who do not make me feel emotionally safe or comfortable. I’m 24. There’s a lot of growing to do, and a whole life ahead of me. The years stretch their arms to me, welcoming me into a hopeful tomorrow. And I’m thrilled by the thought of it. I’m excited. And what a wonderful way to feel about today. 🌻 #thingsthatmakeyougohmm #Grow2019✨ #2019taughtme #cebausewhynot #thedangerofchar (at Kamagayan, Cebu City, Philippines) https://www.instagram.com/p/Byc9W6TF9VgDktt-54khnBCIIFOt3nCL_LocNM0/?igshid=tde8h6ex9co3

[estudentetser]

“If the way to find closure means opening wounds that have started to heal, do not hesitate to turn your back and go the other way.” 💃🏻 #thedangerofchar #thegirlwhoVirginiaWoolfed #thingsthatmakeyougohmm #Grow2019✨ #2019taughtme https://www.instagram.com/estudentetser/p/BwxLLcLFZtZ/?igshid=g57uif2jv5vz