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Ashley M Dowd shared a letter in the
Parenting group 11 months, 3 weeks agoA Mother's Broken Heart in Manuscript
Ashley DowdNever in a million years would I have ever thought it would be YOU.
To bring my heart so much pain like throwing salt on an open wound
You were my why and one of the most special gifts from God that I truly admired.
Wanting the best life for you gave me reason to work harder.
I wanted to be the mother to you that I always longed for and
what was once a blessing now seems like a curse
Oh, how I never thought the tables would turn.
Though I will always love you my heart resembles a broken glass and
Though pain and disappointment has cut me so deep
I just cover it up with a mask.
How could you say you love me yet cause me so much pain
I’m constantly worried and praying for you.
while you’re out without a care in the world dancing in the rain
When you sit back and reflect on your life
All of your happiest moments were due to MY sacrifice.
Now I’m lucky if you would even consider my advice
You have transformed from my baby, my first love
To a person that’s intentionally toxic in my life and
As I try to figure out what caused this change I have yet to figure out why
But as much as you have hurt me
I cant find it in my heart not to love you
Just know my objective was always to the best mom I could ever be to you
But with the results I see I count it as a mission failed
But I know God can change anything.
So in the meantime, I’m waiting for him to prevail.-
This is so beautiful at the same time so sad. I can feel the love and pain through this message so deeply, because I have a daughter to who I had wished growing up wouldn’t do the same to me, as we were so close and only had each other; and Thank God she didn’t. We had our ups and downs, but most was up and still is today. But I now have a…read more
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Aww thanks for your feedback I wrote this poem when my oldest daughter was experiencing a teenage crisis she was 16 and in love for the first time while acting out and being defiant but I can proudly say she has turned over a new leaf and our close knit relationship has resumed she has two kids now by her first love from back then but all and all…read more
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Motherhood is so hard. I have a daughter myself she’s still so little but that doesn’t keep me from thinking that I’m not doing enough. I don’t want her and I to have the same relationship as I did with my mother but the thought of that happening still haunts me. God will prevail he always does. Gods speed. <3
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He definitely will, that you can believe. Don’t think that you will make the same mistake your mother may have made that would interfere in you and your daughters relationship. You are your own person and you don’t have to follow in her footsteps. Motherhood is and will always be hard, but all we have to do and it may sound easy, but it’s not, and…read more
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This made me cry and I can truly relate to struggling with a teenage child, feeling like a failure, and waiting for Gods promises to turn things around. Thank you for speaking the truths about parenting. I think it is so important to know that we are not alone. Everyone always tells me it wont always be this way. In my heart I know this is true,…read more
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Hello Ashley,
I am sure your child will come around and one day bring you the happiness you deserve.Shelley
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ashley submitted a contest entry to
Write a poem about the change you want to see in the world 11 months, 3 weeks agoPlan of Action
Ashley DowdI want to see the world as an equal opportunity place and
Not as a place where you get a Past Go just because of your race.
May your NetWorth not determine your importance in this world.
But your character and actions reveal your real contribution to this world.
Can we not sit in the judgment seat just because a person doesn’t meet our expectation.
Can we practice showing people grace in the midst of their afflictions,
Can people stop idolizing these picture-perfect lives that we all know is fiction. Can change include taking drugs and guns off the street and can counseling be free to nurture those with traumatic realities.
Can we build our young women to show them that they are uniquely and wonderfully made, and their virginity is more sacred than a cash trade.
Can real men stand up and be a positive example to the young men.
Can we honor marriages and not settle as a Special Friend.
Can we live righteous and not in sin.
Can we love our neighbors as our kin.
Can positive change take place so we can look forward to a better tomorrow. Can people not be materialistic but make efforts to give a helping hand and pay it forward to the next person who is trying to do the best they can.
We can conquer the world if we believe and have faith in change.
Let’s make a plan of action that will produce a contagious positive change that will spread from State to State and make this world a better place.
No more division and injustice and rigged up politics it’s time to be united and stand as one and allow CHANGE to make a positive shift.Voting is closed
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Ashley, I love this line, “May your NetWorth not determine your importance in this world.
But your character and actions reveal your real contribution to this world.” I agree with you that we should focus more on character and less on wealth. Thank you for sharing and thank you for being a part of The Unsealed. Keep being the change you want to…read more
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artistphilly shared a letter in the
Poetry group 11 months, 4 weeks ago"Fortuitous Chances: Embracing Life's Surprises"
Rashan SpellerFortuitousness, a whimsical term
Evoking wonder in life’s constant churn
As if fate could sprout from random acts
A paradox that cements the factsIn the complexity of daily life
Lie serendipitous moments rife
With opportunities for destiny
To unfold its pages of mysteryA stranger’s kind gesture, a wrong turn
Altering life’s trajectory, we learn
That in these fleeting moments we see
The extraordinary in ordinaryFor such happenings are a vibrant prize
An invitation to life’s surprise
Guiding us towards the unknown
Where we may make a place our ownLet us celebrate fortuitous chance
Embracing life’s spontaneous dance
For in the chaos, we will find
A design that leaves us breathless and aligned.-
This is absolutely beautiful!!! I love it! I love how you ended it. It was so powerful and so wise. “For in the chaos, we will find
A design that leaves us breathless and aligned.” This is so true. Thank you for sharing! <3 Lauren -
Nicely said. Life is full of surprises and unexpected moments. It’s a beautiful chaos that never stops. This is such a wise take on life. A painting that is constantly changing. Thank you for sharing.
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