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Once upon a time...
When I didn't have love for self
I allowed a boy to diminish my wealth...
Not wealth of the monetary kind but the wealth
of my love, my being, my family and my mind.

Not knowing any better... I allowed it go on
It started out subtly with words of control
what I was wearing and who I could talk to
I was his pawn...

Then the physical abuse started to take hold.
1 black eye became 2 my body he would beat and bruise
I was used as his foot stool and no longer amused.

Not realizing that love wasn't supposed to hurt
I thought he did these things out of love and not knowing how to show it
I didn't consider that I should have kept my own mind and know my own worth...
especially since women are taught to submit even if she was being mistreated and getting hit.

Already being of the mindset that no one could love me
It was easy to fall into his trap because he reiterated my feelings.
Believe it or not the words hit harder than a fist ever could
Emotional baggage goes on through the years keeping you from ever
seeing yourself or the qualities you possess as good.

That time is gone now...
that girl no longer exists
nor does she dwell within I or me...
She has since moved on and I am
Perfectly Imperfect "Juisee Da' Queen"
I now know how to love me...
I've found in myself the treasure,
beauty and strength that others see.

It was a learning process which wasn't easy at all
On my journey I tripped sometimes would even stumble and fall.
Yet time and again I picked myself up and dusted off my clothes now....
"THROUGH IT ALL I REMAIN A ROSE"!!!
I know that I am the Queen God Created me to be
I will accept nothing less than... HONOR and RESPECT
from any man who chooses to take the
"JOURNEY WITH JUISEE DA' QUEEN".

Juisee Da' Queen
05/19/2008
5:47 P.M.
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Posted By: TaNisha Gray Juisee Da Queen
Sunday, October 12th 2008 at 10:03AM
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Amen sis...I've been thinking about a new scribe and the title that came to mind was breaking the chains.
Great minds think alike.
LOL
No thanks needed.
Thanks goes to you for seeing value in what I have to write.

Awww glad you like the pic... I don't know how clearly you can see it but the Serenity Prayer is in the pic.
Sunday, October 12th 2008 at 11:10AM
TaNisha Gray Juisee Da Queen

A BEAUTIFUL ROSE you are my sister QUEEN!!

I love this scribe sis! It is our testimony that will set us free, breaking the chains of bondage. You did an excellent job here!That graphic compliments your soulful thoughts as well. Thank you for sharing with us. Your inspiring words I know will touch the hearts of many who read it.

BEAUTIFUL!!
Sunday, October 12th 2008 at 12:58PM
This is Bren

Queen Bren,
I thank you and I appreciate your kind words.
As beautifully as you write it's an honor to receive encouragement from you as well as all the other sisters here who have been blessed with the gift to write.
You help me see that it's not in vain.
Peace & Love Sista

Sunday, October 12th 2008 at 9:48PM
TaNisha Gray Juisee Da Queen

Queen Mahogony,
Gurl it's all I can do to spread the word that Life Goes On... and it's not the end of the world or you. God gives life for reason. We don't have to be validated by anyone.
Thank you
Peace & Love Sista

Sunday, October 12th 2008 at 9:50PM
TaNisha Gray Juisee Da Queen

Queen Bonita,
I definitely will let you know when I get it right in my mind sista.
You are a blessing to me.
Thank you.
Peace & Love
Sunday, October 12th 2008 at 9:51PM
TaNisha Gray Juisee Da Queen

These words touched my soul. Kudos to you my sister for finding not only the strength to walk away, but also to find who you are.
Monday, October 13th 2008 at 4:06PM
S Renaee Lewis

Thank you Renaee I appreciate your words.
I'm hoping to touch those who need to know that there
is life after situations like this.

(HUGS)
Tuesday, October 14th 2008 at 2:33AM
TaNisha Gray Juisee Da Queen

LIsa gurl...
I think I tell many women stories in telling mine. We all experience things that are similar in life the only difference is how we let it take hold of or affect our lives.
I choose to recognize it forgive, move on and make a better future for myself and children.
My hope in sharing is that someone who needs the inspiration to make a change can relate and see how it is possible to reach within find out not only who they are but the love for themselves as well.

Thanks for the support I appreciate it dearly!

Friday, October 17th 2008 at 7:17AM
TaNisha Gray Juisee Da Queen

Not only are you a picture of strength, but the reponses show a strength that is truly beautiful Thank you for sharing your soul and thank you all for showing each other that this network was created for.
Friday, October 17th 2008 at 7:24AM
Emmanuel Brown

Thank you Emmanuel for seeing in me what I once couldn't see in myself. There is always STRENGTH in numbers and if we continue to stand with and for one another who can come against us!?
UNITY a goal we're all reaching for among our own.

I admire and appreciate every soul here that uplifts and edifies all who come with the same goal in mind however they put forth the effort to reach it using their voices and visions to reach another.

The beauty of it all is amazing!

Friday, October 17th 2008 at 7:33AM
TaNisha Gray Juisee Da Queen