My mom and I used to watch this tv show called Mountain Men, on the Discovery Channel. It follows the lives of three mountain men living off the grid, who hunt, fish, sell fur and firewood to survive. Although I can’t imagine why anyone would want to live in the wild, every week I lookedContinue reading “Cutting off the branches”
Author Archives: Deetra La'Rue
Repeat after me
I am not a failure I am not a screw up I am not a punching bag I am not afraid I am not a disappointment I am not crazy I am not giving up I am not a loser I am not ugly I am not inferior to anyone I am not stupid IContinue reading “Repeat after me”
Write this down
It took Noah almost 100 years to build the Ark It took Jacob 7 years of work to have Rachel It took Hannah more than 70 years to become pregnant with Samuel It took 7 days for the walls of Jericho to fall down It took God 6 days to create the earth Moral ofContinue reading “Write this down”
The only option
I want a divorce! I’ve been with you for way too long, and quite frankly, I’m sick of you! For years, you’ve controlled me and told me what I could and couldn’t do, and because I wasn’t strong enough, I believed it. In fact, I believed everything you told me, which was nothing but lies.Continue reading “The only option”
I do not consent
Yesterday, I was cursed out! Not once, but twice! I wasn’t offended in the least bit. If anything, I found it to be quite comical. Although there was no humor in the individual lacing me with profanity, it was humorous that they thought they had the power to readjust my thermostat, because theirs was turnedContinue reading “I do not consent”
When?
I used to be a “I’ll be glad when,” kind of girl, until I realized when may never come. Whether it was traveling, going out, or simply living life, I could only do things “when” I felt the time was right. While I considered it to be smart thinking, in all honesty, I wasn’t thinkingContinue reading “When?”
Almost There
Things may appear pretty bleak or not promising for you, but it doesn’t mean it’s going to be that way forever. While you think you are extremely far from living out your dreams, chances are, you’re only an arm’s length away. Although it’s taking what seems like forever, as each day passes, you’re moving anotherContinue reading “Almost There”
Cheers from within
“I love you” and “I’m so proud of you,” are probably two of the most needed phrases anyone would want to hear. No matter how big or small the accomplishment is, just the mere thought of knowing you have the love and support of others, not only feels good, but is extremely rewarding. “Somebody cares?”Continue reading “Cheers from within”
Get it back
Have you lost your drive? Get it back! Been robbed of your joy? Get it back! Had your smile taken away? Get it back! Are you missing your confidence? Get it back! Someone stole your peace of mind? GO GET IT BACK! A lot of times people will let things go, because it didn’t haveContinue reading “Get it back”
Walking in the wrong direction
“Everyone has their life mapped out,” is a pretty accurate statement to make. Whether in your teenage years or adult, you’ve always known what you wanted for yourself. Whether it was good for you or not, you still continued on, because it was what you wanted. With each passing moment, you anxiously awaited until youContinue reading “Walking in the wrong direction”
