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Such a shock to read of his passing last night. Was able to catch the last half of "Get On Up" on HBO last night.  I had only watched it once before but I paid particular attention to how he embodied James Brown and his signature moves.   Was not surprised that he kept his diagnosis a secret but was saddened that he felt he had to or he would've been thought of as "less than" IMO    Am also disappointed that I was unable to inform some of his passing mainly because of MY conditions and/or my situation, I have been written off by a few ex-"friends".  Read a couple tweets that said one should not be so quick to pass over a person because you never know what they may be going through....but if they keep it to themselves, it is MORE important to pay attention and not dismiss or abandon them.  I have gotten a little of that on social media and I HATE it.  I had a sister who passed from Hodgkin's and I myself have lupus and RA....but I have NEVER asked for pity only for the opportunity to connect with others who share the same interests or may have the same conditions.  A crying shame that this is STILL the only place I can go for some real understanding or support....

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1 Corinthians 10:13 “there hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful who will not suffer you to be tempted above what [you] are able; but with the temptation also make a way to escape, that [you] may be able to bear it”
To me this stays God is aware of temptation but he has control with you, over you, and will provide a way to avoid your temptation. It speaks to me today as I have fought all day the urge to drink. And not just drink but full on binge day drink. I was scared I would give in. So far so good. And I feel better knowing if I feel tempted again, I just need to look around for the escape God will provide me. #MyTwoCents

Allow Yourself to Realize YOU ARE HUMAN. There are times when you will break and let everything out. Sobbing til the sun shines through the shades, or laughing at the littlest things when you feel you are about to break.
It is OKAY to break.
You are only human and it is alright to let yourself come to grips with that.
Take time to hold back all criticisms from yourself and let yourself express it all. Maybe writing in a journal or even doing 3 minutes of just writing without stopping. Perhaps even a vent session with your best friend every once in a while.
Just don't forget to check in with yourself. Being perfect isn't realistic. You are only human, and the world wouldn't have you any other way.
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