We are officially 7 months in 2018. Where has the
time gone? When this year began I barely had money in my bank accounts, my
husband and I were on tough times, and I was depressed. Throughout these past
seven months, I have risen above my past struggles. I have learned so many
valuable lessons.
On the days I found myself in tears contemplating my next
move in life I found peace within myself and God. I stay to myself these days.
I’m learning more about myself and the people in my life. Everybody will not be
happy or proud of the blessings I am receiving, and I am fine with that. After
almost 5 years of doing honest hair product reviews on YouTube, I have become a
brand ambassador.
This year for Essence Fest I will be working with
a brand and meeting my supporters and eager customers. Who would have thought
that this lil’ ole country girl would be making a name for herself in the city
of New Orleans? It’s been a long time coming for my growth. I appreciate how
far I have come. I was a nervous wreck in tears a few days ago thinking about
how far I have come at 25 years old.
I still reflect July 7th, 2011
and my impulsive decision to grab my shears and cut my transiting hair. I was
frustrated with the two textures of hair. I was holding on to the relaxed ends
of hair because I was afraid of how my boyfriend and even family members would
think of me. I was at my now in-law’s home in one if their bathrooms wetting
down my transitioning hair with a cheap conditioner and a spray bottle filled
with warm water.
I started grabbing random pieces of relaxed hair
and started cutting. Snip. Snip. Snip. I was getting scissor happy. I was
loving what I see in the mirror. I was beautiful, and I felt it deep within my
spirit. When my boyfriend came home he was shock after seeing my natural hair.
Bruce was a smoker back then and had gone straight outside and taken a long
swig of a cigarette before rubbing my head like as if I was a playful puppy. He
also gave me a passionate kiss and loved me the same ever since.
Seven years ago, accepted my true self. I
redirected my YouTube channel in 2014 to document my natural hair journey and
my honest thoughts on hair care products. My intentions were pure with sharing
my thoughts and truth. After years of grinding and just months into my first
year of being a full-time YouTuber, I’m more financially stable than I was
before I left my part-time job to become a stay at home mom. My growth has been
lovely. I prayed for the days that I am experiencing now! I deserve everything
that God has for me and more!
I believe that God is getting ready to blow my
mind this year. God has reminded me that even in the darkest times I can run to
Him. No weapon formed against me shall prosper. I’m ready to continue to get
what God has prepared for me.
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