Health & Wellness by Lexa's Journal
My mission in life is to not merely survive, but to thrive: and do so with passion, compassion, humor, and style. – Maya Angelou
Tag: Family
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Emphatically blinking to hold back the tears, her aged but youthful eyes spoke for her. In a moment though, her glossed over and molten eyes released the flow of tears that stained her flawless almond colored skin. Three years senior my daughter, this young woman is experiencing the harsh realities of life. Life as a…
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This post is in good spirits; no complaints here! I felt the need to share some of my random thoughts today. Every single week I go about the business of being super mom. No, I’m not trying in any way shape or form trying to be super mom, nor do I even like the term.…
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“…among his many accomplishments… made the Dean’s List in college every year… graduated Suma Cum Laude… a Master’s Degree in Business Administration… served as graduate assistant for the MBA Program…” The description signifies success and a promising future. Sadly the words are taken from the obituary from a young man who was gunned down on New…
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“…A Psychologist told me that to change; I have to want to change. Well I don’t want to change, and I’m going to stay just the way I am!” Were the adamant words recently spoken by my mom. For seven years, I’ve lived with this mindset of hers and, although we’ve come to somewhat of…
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Recently my eight year old was visited by the tooth fairy. In exchange for his tooth; he received $5.00. The next morning our son mentioned the tooth fairy’s visit. “What am I supposed to do with $5.00? I can’t buy anything with $5.00” he commented to his dad. He spoke earnestly and respectfully. He then…
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There is no doubt in my mind that the dynamics of a mother-daughter relationship has many layers and at some point in time, it all comes full circle. My relationship with my mother is complicated, and has been since my early teens. Is it the same for all mother-daughters? I hope not, but I do…
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