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Nicole M.'s avatar

Thank you for your transparency! You are not alone and many will be encouraged by your message :-) I have learned I can't afford to entertain those dark thoughts because I will certainly then act on them. His grace.

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L'Oreal Thompson Payton's avatar

Thank you so much and yes, it is a battle! But we shall overcome 🙌🏾

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Renae Reints's avatar

Thank you so much for sharing <3 sending all the love

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L'Oreal Thompson Payton's avatar

Thank you 💜 💜 💜

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Anna Maltby's avatar

Ohhh, friend. Thank you for being so open about this.

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L'Oreal Thompson Payton's avatar

Thank you for being part of my village! Love you!! 💜

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Najja Parker's avatar

Whew! The vulnerability and relatability is so real. Thank you for sharing.

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L'Oreal Thompson Payton's avatar

Thank you, friend! I appreciate you 💜

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Dr. Adia Gooden's avatar

Thank you for this powerfully honest post. It is so real and as Black women we carry so much. I completely relate to needing to leave a toxic work environment and I’m glad you were able to do that. Sending my love 💓

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L'Oreal Thompson Payton's avatar

Thank you so much! I'm so grateful we're on this journey together and paving a new way for our daughters 💜

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Dr. Adia Gooden's avatar

Yes! Me too!

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