Victoria Makanjuola
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Victoria Makanjuola shared a letter in the
Remembering those we lost/Grief group 1 month, 2 weeks agoDear______, *A tribute letter to Angus Cloud* ☁️
Victoria Makanjuola*Disclaimer- There is reference to suicidal ideation- if you’re suffering please seek out help or call the suicide prevention hotline emergency number, 988.
Dear Angus,
I’m sorry this letter couldn’t make it to you. I know for certain that it does not find you well. If this letter could reach Heaven- I’d say “Sorry dude- I’ve never watched Eup…read more
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Victoria Makanjuola responded to a letter in topic Write a letter to your future self 4 months, 1 week ago
OH LAUREN!! You’re making me teary eyed- it’s been a heavy day emotionally with the passing of Tina Turner, the Queen of Rock N’ Roll. And my favorite podcast is ending next week- long story short, thank you!! I appreciate your kind words and your diligence with keeping people engaged on this platform- I see you and don’t take it for granted. I’m…read more
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Victoria Makanjuola responded to a letter in topic Women’s Empowerment 4 months, 2 weeks ago
Yes of course. Those are the scariest kinds of people- sounds strange! Like when Anthony Bourdain passed…I couldn’t believe it. Now I realize that anyone can be on the edge so to speak and it’s nearly impossible to figure out until something drastic happens. I’m truly sorry for Twitch’s family- he was a good man, just dealing with some heavy…read more
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Thank you, and that is so true. It’s good to smile at times, but when a person seem to smile all the time, to me that’s not normal, because everything isn’t worth a smile. It seems as if they’re hiding something when they smile all the time. Babies smile a lot when you’re playing with them, some smile just looking into your face, but everyone…read more
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Victoria Makanjuola responded to a letter in topic Women’s Empowerment 4 months, 2 weeks ago
Yes Kayjah- definitely! Did you get a chance to watch Allison’s interview on the Today show with Hoda? I’m glad she’s speaking up- I’m sure she’s still hurting so it must be very difficult but I’m glad to see her still standing. Sorry for the delayed reply!
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Victoria Makanjuola responded to a letter in topic Women’s Empowerment 4 months, 2 weeks ago
Thank you so much for your kind words Asia! I’m so sorry for the late reply- I’m really going to try to be more active on this platform!!
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Victoria Makanjuola responded to a letter in topic Women’s Empowerment 6 months, 1 week ago
Thank you so much for these touching words Jamie. Writing this letter makes me think of Cheslie Kryst, the former Miss USA who also died by suicide. She had my dream career and I’d have loved to be in her position, but some of us are carrying invisible weights. I wish I could do more than write a letter to be honest but I hope she reads this one…read more
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Victoria Makanjuola shared a letter in the
Women's Empowerment group 6 months, 2 weeks agoAn Open Letter to Allison Holker
Victoria MakanjuolaDear Allison,
My name is Victoria and I want to first start out by appreciating your strength. I’m a 25-year-old digital creator, blogger, and mental health advocate from Texas! I never really claimed to be an “advocate” because I have no diagnosed illnesses. However, we all have mental health- and I’ve come to realize that it shouldn’t have to…read more
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I didn’t know Twitch at all to be honest. I stay in touch with current pop culture as much as possible. I’ve learned as much as people say you get older and out of touch. I say no you get busier and have different priorities or other things absorbing your attention. So I didn’t know the impact he had on others but respect that he maximized the g…read more
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Thank you so much for these touching words Jamie. Writing this letter makes me think of Cheslie Kryst, the former Miss USA who also died by suicide. She had my dream career and I’d have loved to be in her position, but some of us are carrying invisible weights. I wish I could do more than write a letter to be honest but I hope she reads this one…read more
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Hello Victoria,
I just would like to say, you are so kind to write this. Allison may come across it or not, but regardless you really have impacted other people that read this that struggle with mental illness or know someone who struggles. Hearing about the suicide did affect me greatly, considering I have watched tWITCH on television for years…read more-
Thank you so much for your kind words Asia! I’m so sorry for the late reply- I’m really going to try to be more active on this platform!!
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I used to watch Twitch when I was younger on Step Up and on Ellen. To find out that he passed was shocking and to also see that it was from mental health really through me off because he looked so healthy and happy. I then was like well I didn’t know him I only knew what he showed the world. But Allison his wife knew him better than us all. I feel…read more
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Yes Kayjah- definitely! Did you get a chance to watch Allison’s interview on the Today show with Hoda? I’m glad she’s speaking up- I’m sure she’s still hurting so it must be very difficult but I’m glad to see her still standing. Sorry for the delayed reply!
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This was a sad story all the way around. I of course didn’t know him personally, but I’ve watched him for years and have always noticed how he smiled everywhere in everything he did. He was such a talented dancer and he will be certainly missed. I pray for his wife and family.
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Yes of course. Those are the scariest kinds of people- sounds strange! Like when Anthony Bourdain passed…I couldn’t believe it. Now I realize that anyone can be on the edge so to speak and it’s nearly impossible to figure out until something drastic happens. I’m truly sorry for Twitch’s family- he was a good man, just dealing with some heavy…read more
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Thank you, and that is so true. It’s good to smile at times, but when a person seem to smile all the time, to me that’s not normal, because everything isn’t worth a smile. It seems as if they’re hiding something when they smile all the time. Babies smile a lot when you’re playing with them, some smile just looking into your face, but everyone…read more
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Write a letter to your future self 6 months, 3 weeks agoDear Me 🧡
Me (V) 🧡Dear Me,
Thank you for taking the time to sit with yourself and process your thoughts and feelings. This year, you really took yourself & your ideas seriously. Your perseverance through rejection is admirable and I appreciate you, even when others don’t.
When you lost your job in January- you didn’t beat yourself up.
When the bank funds wer…read more
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Victoria, you are such a rock star. I think we all feel sometimes like success is a race, but what I have noticed success isn’t about who can get there first, but rather who doesn’t give up on their journey. You are so resilient, smart, and just an all-around great person. I am proud to know you, and I am proud of how you handled the adversity…read more
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OH LAUREN!! You’re making me teary eyed- it’s been a heavy day emotionally with the passing of Tina Turner, the Queen of Rock N’ Roll. And my favorite podcast is ending next week- long story short, thank you!! I appreciate your kind words and your diligence with keeping people engaged on this platform- I see you and don’t take it for granted. I’m…read more
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Victoria Makanjuola responded to a letter in topic A letter to my younger self 7 months, 3 weeks ago
Thank you so much Ms. Shelley for your kind words. I truly needed them today. Sometimes the hardest thing to do is to trust ourselves in the face of uncertainty…we have to keep pushing through!
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Victoria Makanjuola responded to a letter in topic Mental Health 10 months, 1 week ago
This is well written Jim! I really like the concept of having a safe space- even if it’s not a physical location. I’m in my 20s now and the need for that is very real. Thanks for sharing!
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Thank you so much Victoria. Much appreciated. Yeah I guess when I get down about something, I just think back to those days. Just to remind myself that life wasn’t always so challenging. And to enjoy the memories. I hope your need for a safe space gets met. You’re strong. I know it will 🙂
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Victoria Makanjuola responded to a letter in topic A letter to my younger self 10 months, 1 week ago
Hi Jim. Thank you so much! I appreciate your words- I certainly needed to hear them. Persevering still by staying optimistic about the future although I don’t know what’s next. Happy Thanksgiving to you too. 😁🙏🏾
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Victoria Makanjuola responded to a letter in topic A letter to my younger self 10 months, 2 weeks ago
Thank you so much Lauren! Your feedback is so valuable to me. Thank you for creating this platform and safe space. I look forward to the many more stories/letters/entries I create!!!
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Victoria Makanjuola shared a letter in the
A letter to my younger self group 10 months, 2 weeks agoDear Me 🧡
Victoria MakanjuolaDear Me,
Thank you for taking the time to sit with yourself and process your thoughts and feelings. This year, you really took yourself & your ideas seriously. Your perseverance through rejection is admirable and I appreciate you, even when others don’t.
When you lost your job in January- you didn’t beat yourself up.
When the bank funds were…read more
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I love this letter! You should be so proud of your strength and perseverance. I hope you always remember that whatever challenges you face in life, you have the power to handle it with strength, grace and power.
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Thank you so much Lauren! Your feedback is so valuable to me. Thank you for creating this platform and safe space. I look forward to the many more stories/letters/entries I create!!!
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I so look forward to them as well. I hope you have a. wonderful thanksgiving if I don’t see this week online. Thank you for being. a part of our family.
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Hi. Great letter Victoria. Perseverance in tough times is a trait that not everyone has. Clearly you do. You should be very proud. I hope you have a great thanksgiving 🙂
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Hi Jim. Thank you so much! I appreciate your words- I certainly needed to hear them. Persevering still by staying optimistic about the future although I don’t know what’s next. Happy Thanksgiving to you too. 😁🙏🏾
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You’re very welcome Victoria. Glad I could help a little bit. An yes the unknown. It’s certainly one of my biggest obstacles. I’m sure for many. But persevering seems like the only choice right?
Thank you. Hope yours is a nice one 🙂
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Dear Unsealer,
I am so glad you listened to the voice inside you and followed your heart.Keep going forward and you will have much success in all you do.Shelley
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Thank you so much Ms. Shelley for your kind words. I truly needed them today. Sometimes the hardest thing to do is to trust ourselves in the face of uncertainty…we have to keep pushing through!
Blessings!! 🙂
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Healing is a long road and can be tough to get through. It sounds to me you’re strong enough. You should be proud of yourself. Thank you for sharing
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