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beyourself5410 submitted a contest entry to
Write A Letter To A Place That Changed You 1 months ago
My City My Love
My dear Baton Rouge,
Baton Rouge, Louisiana my home, the place that raised me, and known as BR. I can classify you as a rare and unique place. It wasn’t easy by a long shot embracing the culture, struggles, and demographics that came with you. Despite my five-year absence, you still hold a grip on my heart. Visiting isn’t quite the same, but I can’t be without my family, the food, and raw culture that is you.
From introducing me to my first kiss, fight, girlfriend, job, and having my first car. I learned a lot about life that equipped me with a different outlook and way of thinking. During intense moments, I recall hating you and failing to grasp the overall situation. You taught me how to resist temptations of others and enticement of events. Going southern university homecoming every year were it always ended in tragedy. Going to the club every night and it being shutdown early because of foolishness. Attending may night at McKinley high or block parties on plank road. Introduced me to music from Boosie, Webbie, Kevin Gates, Fredo Bang, Tec, Lil Handy, and Youngboy. As I look back in a weird way, you prepared me for my adult journey without me knowing. Starting my military career, intimidation set in, but I relied on my Baton Rouge background. Growing up, having many fights and situations made me fearless. Losing an endless amount of family members and friends to death made me heartless. Amidst my lessons and tragedies, I pieced things together without resentment toward you. Crossing your city lines always puts me in a vulnerable but pride state. I acknowledge your huge contribution to my being a father, husband, and role model. I thank you for every situation that groomed me into the person I am today.
Sincerely,
Reese
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beyourself5410 submitted a contest entry to
Write a letter to your fear (Sponsored by ProWritingAid) 4 months, 1 weeks ago
A Me Fear
 Dear Fear of Mines,Â
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                      For so long I have let you hunt me in ways unimaginable; I can vaguely remember the first time I met you. Throughout the years, I have noticed how strong you have become and set up shop in my subconscious. Who would’ve thought the fear of failing or letting down your family could be motivation? Remembering growing up having no cares in the world, then coming of age seeing failures around me. Image being the first to accomplish basic things in the family, but still being lost in the curse. Being consumed with complacency and bottom tier means of life. I remember like yesterday being told by family and friends that i was different and chosen. Even after they said that, I still didn’t fully grasp the statement. Even at that point in time was the fear, not at its peak for me. You instantly stayed closed and waited for opportunities to capitalize. Seeing my mom struggle and understanding the struggle was a big turning point for my fear for years. I know you became your strongest when my kids were born and the direction of life changed massively. Through all the turmoil and downfalls, that fear played a big part in how I view choices and situations. It was a fear unlike me not wanting to swim in large bodies of water or being in high places scared of heights. I was able to overcome those two fears, but you are another monster that plays a different role in my life. The reason I won’t allow you to be my fail point because it would provide a negative and unwanted display of failure to my kids and loved ones. You have directed me to take a journey least traveled standing on my Faith in God.Â
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    Sincerely,                                                                                                                      Maurice CoxÂ
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Maurice, this is so sweet. Fear can be ugly, but you make it seem beautiful. It has pushed you to become a better person. While this may have felt challenging along the way, I am sure it was all worth it. ♥
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