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Finding your Peace


People are always telling you to do what's best for you, but they judge & criticize you when you do.
I stepped out on faith & moved to Maryland. Me, the girl who said she was a DSGG (down South Georgia girl) for life. I was tired of my job & I needed a new start. When I received not 1 but 2 job offers in D.C. & Virginia, I knew this was the fresh start I had been praying to God about.

I did everything that was necessary to make this move as easy as possible. If you know me, you know I HATE MOVING. And moving to another state is a whole other type of headache.

Well after a few months of living in Maryland I felt myself slipping back to my dark place. I had promised myself I wouldn't let anything or anybody take away the peace I had found within. While I loved the different events, the DMV offers & the different cultures blended in the area I was not at peace with myself. So, I started planning my escape route back to Georgia.

Yes, I was only gone for a few months, but it was enough time for me to know that was not the place where I was supposed to be. I made some new friends. I learned some different things that I could take with me through life, but it was not where I was needed the most.

I came back to Georgia on skates. People were needing my help; community activities & meetings were taking place where my presence was needed. Lives were being tossed upside down & I had a shoulder to lend them. I was back at peace doing what I loved, serving those around me, & making a difference in my community.

I say all of this to say do what makes you happy, don't ever sacrifice your peace or happiness for anyone. Sometimes you must shut everyone out & do what's in your heart for you to do. You can't please everyone so focus on pleasing yourself. I've done so much self-care & went on some fun new adventures since being back. I'm glad God took me through that. I needed to learn to listen to my inner voice & make Kennedi happy.

Remember, I love you.


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