Thank you Tanya. I can imagine that anyone who has traveled this journey would recognize when someone else is experiencing it -- that is, if they care enough to pay attention. I was talking to Hubs about this blog entry and realized that this issue is even deeper than I could have ever imagined. Although I know it's an issue now, there is still much work to do to learn to willingly trust. I've taught myself over the years that trust shouldn't be offered until a person has earned it. Instead of offering trust until someone prooves to be less than trustworthy. Funny that I started my life out being very trusting and openly offering myself and my heart to people.

There has been many situations thinking back that shaped my existence and loosing Daddy at such a young age without the understanding of life did contribute to this as well. I started sheltering my heart in an effort to lessen the pain I could face VERY early. I'm going to continue to write about it as it surfaces because I am determined to overcome this. I never realized how being this way affects the people who love me. I guess that didn't really dawn on me because I was so determined to NEVER experience hurt and even if I did, I wanted to be sure that I could control it and it not control me.

I tell ya, life is a glorious beast. But you are so right about experiencing the journey. I plan to do just that.

LOVE Sis!

Just stop by to show a sistah some love and support. You rock. You know I am not surprised by this. Keep up the good work.

Thanks Jackye! You've always been in my corner. Thanks for the love and support sis!

Just stopped by to read your poem! Love IT!!!

Thanks for sharing!!! TOTALLY LOVE IT!!!

Say Dat! SAY DAT! SAY DAT!!! Love it Queen!!!! You're the Truth Woman!

Once again thanks for my monthly inspiration and teaching from the Queen. So blessed you are my sister! Love you very much!

Love you too sis! I really appreciate you supporting me and this blog. You know I got a lot to say about all types of things. Not everyone always wants to hear it. Sometimes, I don't blame them. I scare myself sometimes with the things that the universe sends me. But, I have to tell it. I couldn't imagine keeping it in; I'd break. ;-)

So.....I love, love, love ya hun! Thanks and keep on coming back. I'll keep you posted. Muah!!!!

working late tonight and checked out your blog...(taking a break!) good job girl! Keep up the good work...I will make sure I get your email so that you can put SRMCC on your listing of events....

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