This way, where laughter is all around us
And there is no worry at this moment in our lives.
The only thing that matters is spending time together, watching out for each other, and genuinely caring about one another.
In one moment, we are one, and in the next, we are not, but today, we will stay in this moment, be great, and appreciate all we do for each other.
Written By: Deirdre Stokes Copyrighted ©️ 2024 By Deirdre Stokes
Where the energy flows just right
The excitement of seeing each other is like that of two little kids.
Nevertheless, we aren’t as young as we used to be.
But girl, we are living lives feeling so youthful when you have someone who gets you, and you rock on the same level.
They get your frustration and ain’t taking the stuff others blow off.
You know who gets you and who’s got your back, and no matter the time apart, this friendship will always be dear to my heart.
No matter how long we get together, life shakes things up.
And sometimes I have to go for the ride, for at least I know you will tell me the truth, and I haven’t felt any disrespect, and I can’t say that for the rest.
So, I hope to keep connecting and being authentic in this friendship because I’m just tired of investing in the ones who leave or I leave them.
I’d be happy with a few good ones who last a lifetime, and the rest I won’t expect much but know I try to give you all but my walls come back down pretty quickly these days and I ain’tfighting to put them back up again.
Written By: Deirdre Stokes Copyrighted ©️ 2024 By Deirdre Stokes
Sad that I have to walk away
I am sad because the last straw was your words about how you see me.
After all these years, you still don’t get me, and I’m tired of explaining myself.
I’d rather you not understand and me not care than to care, and you still not understand even though I’ve made myself clear.
I won’t fight or entertain anymore, but I know I won’t explain either.
It might be harsh, but I don’t have the time to keep being sad or feel like you’re cutting me this day and that day and taking it as if it doesn’t hurt.
I am here for myself and stand for who I am now and before. And if you don’t get that, you won’t accept my change and growth, but I am not sure I can help anymore.
I am now at peace, and I have closed that door, and no matter how hard you knock, I know my worth, and you may say I’m too sensitive, but sometimes you know when it’s time to walk away.
Written By: Deirdre Stokes Copyrighted ©️ 2024 By Deirdre Stokes
My thoughts and letting them go have been easy these days.
It’s as easy as letting go of people in my life.
As I get older, I don’t feel the desperate need to keep people around who aren’t treating me right.
Like I used to because finding and keeping friends was hard enough as a shy person.
But I, too, deserve to feel understood and heard, and so do they, but sometimes in life, there are shells too hard to break, and you have to let them be by themselves for your mental health.
As I write and the sorrow goes away, I know I will always be polite to them, but trust and believe these walls aren’t coming back for them.
Sometimes, I guess the people who will rock with me for thick and thin are still out there, and I won’t give up on finding them since I know my worth and what I deserve now.
Written By: Deirdre Stokes Copyrighted ©️ 2024 By Deirdre Stokes
Today I launch my website and Facebook group “Release Your Pain, Embrace Your Confidence”, in honor of the women who need confidence and their voice to be heard.
For I want to help them grow in self-love and confidence and find away to express themselves and feel comfortable in their own skin and Embrace that they are so much more than what others have said to them in the past and the present.
I, too, used to be so quiet that I was passed by or not seen because I didn’t want the attention if I spoke up you would see my flaws and my struggles and see where my smile didn’t reach my eyes.
You would see I was just a woman trying to get by. I was a woman trying to blend within the crowd because I wasn’t what society said I should look like. But with a life coach and doing the hard work, I found my self-love and confidence. I enhanced my voice and allowed myself to be seen, and I allowed change to happen in me and changed my body and soul. But don’t get me wrong, I have fears, and stepping up is scary and honest, but I’m doing it anyway, for I only have one life to live, and I know I can’t ignore this feeling and meaning to be more for others and myself.
Spiritually I continue to grow and mentally too and physically I still have work to do but I do it for me and those who are struggling too.
I want to help, and I will, and it will take time for trust and growth, too, but the women who need me will find me, and together, we will celebrate not just today but every moment God gives us!
I know this post is a long one but if you made it this far, here are the links to my website if you are a woman who would like to join my private and safe haven Facebook group to “Release your pain, Embrace your Confidence” with other women then send me a request on Facebook and let’s work together to make a change!
You showed up initially with so much hope to get things done. And I’m not going to lie; you were making some great moves and meeting deadlines, and the results were good, even with last-minute fixes.
You presented a great book.
But then you burned out, trying to do something new and uncomfortable and overwhelming that you were stuck and down for far too long.
And so you thought there was no hope or light at the end of the tunnel. And right when you were about to give up a familiar face showed you grace and offered you help and support, and like a new, energized Bunny, you were off to get things done, and wow, did you get them done.
And then you showed your wins, and another hand came out and helped you up to the next stage of your journey. You shot off like a rocket, and even in the rough turbines, you did your task and made your deadlines again.
Ultimately, the year was not all your vision, but success was there as you crossed the finish line in 2023.
Written By: Deirdre Stokes Copyrighted ©️ 2023 By Deirdre Stokes
Yesterday was eight years of blogging on word press.
Oh, how I’ve grown over the last couple of years.
The first year was full of all the words I needed to get out to be free from past wounds.
And the last seven have been years of finding my words and being more open.
This celebration, to me, is still having the desire to write and share my work, which has been life-changing.
I can’t wait to see what the little bit left of this year has in store for me and what next year will bring.
I am blessed to have my blog and everyone who follows me, which inspires me to continue to write and share my life. To many more years of writing and enjoying others’ posts! 🙂❤️
You go for you were stuck, and now I
Know you’re capable of getting through the storm.
You were more than capable because you had all you needed inside you all along.
You just had to let the doubt fade away, and you needed someone by your side, and what a month it has been.
To say I am proud of you would be accurate, but also, I know this isn’t the end for you, so keep going, and when you get stuck again, remember this day.
Because all that you need is inside of you because God put it there when he made you, and only you can block your blessings and the path you’re meant to be on.
Today is your wake-up call, and tomorrow is full of more possibilities.
For I know now nothing can stop you, not even the devil and all his doubts he tries to put in your head.
From your past self as a new, you will see it tomorrow!
Written By: Deirdre Stokes Copyrighted ©️ 2023 By Deirdre Stokes
Sometimes, we’re both right, and sometimes, we’re both wrong.
And it’s not always about being right or wrong
Sometimes, it’s just about being connected again that makes our differences not so challenging to deal with.
Only time will tell how much the trials of life we will go through to find our way on our own.
It’s like everyone else has already pulled away, but you stand by my side like a true friend.
So only time will tell how much longer we have each other back, but I know I won’t be counting down to the end, for life is too short not to take the risk of a friendship that feels true.
Written By: Deirdre Stokes Copyrighted ©️ 2023 By Deirdre Stokes
It’s the way we were made
And sometimes, it can be wonderful to laugh and talk with people who relate to you.
To have an unexpected connection is excellent as you get to know someone you didn’t think you would end up bonding with.
The feeling of being happy to see them
And knowing that feeling is mutual
And connecting and still not agreeing on the same things but still coming back and talking some more.
Sometimes, heads are butted, and we feel unheard or dismissed, but sometimes, we get in our feelings because it’s harder to trust and keep friends at some point in life.
So authentic connections sometimes are rare, and when you find one, you want to hold on for dear life for you get to the point where you see through the people who are nice to you to know your business and then toss you to the side when they feel better comes along.
We still crave connection, but we become more guarded sometimes; we throw it all to the wind and let fate and destiny take the wheel as we risk putting ourselves out there. Sometimes, it pays off, and your fairytale friendship is born.
Written By: Deirdre Stokes Copyrighted ©️ 2023 By Deirdre Stokes
Of me as the heat is turned up.
And everything is intense, and nothing is left innocent anymore.
You don’t get to walk out that door and face the sun like any other day.
For today if you go, you will end up like a puddle on the floor.
I tried to warn you it was too hot, but you told me to mine my business.
And so here I am inside with cold air blowing at me.
And you, my friend, sunburnt inside whining about how cruel today has been to you.
But to tell the truth, the day warned you in many ways, and you still thought it would not hurt you.
Written By: Deirdre Stokes Copyrighted ©️ 2023 By Deirdre Stokes
Through my words
Through my pain
Through my fears
Through my strength
As I show up even when I don’t want too and it be the best thing I did.
As the doubt washes away and I let go and have fun and open up.
I realized I couldn’t live in my shadows anymore, for I saw myself for the first time.
And I don’t want to hide anymore, not when I’ve finally sparked the fire inside me that won’t die out because I’m being my authentic self.
To be this open, I know, is a risk, but there is no going back for me now, and I hope and pray I will make it.
I know I’m not the only one believing in me now, and with their support, I can make it to the finish line, but for now, I will accept the present so I have a future to look forward to.
Written By: Deirdre Stokes Copyrighted ©️ 2023 By Deirdre Stokes
But I am
And what does that mean
Does it mean anything
Or does that mean I have so much left to do
And will I waste the opportunity you gave me and run out of time?
Should you have given me so many chances, my friend
Or should you have given up on me like everyone else?
Who am I now that you are gone
Will I ever know, even as I make a name for myself
I know it won’t be the same if you were the only one rooting for me!
You knew when I was good and when I was okay was just a lie to get by in this world.
You not here, but I know now you never wanted me to end up like you.
And every day, I will fight my demons to make you proud, my friend.
Written By: Deirdre Stokes Copyrighted ©️ 2022 By Deirdre Stokes
In my life, like a little kid on a water slide, you were trying to have some fun and not grow up too fast.
Because now you are an adult and everything happening around you is chaos, you sometimes want to get away.
Like a detective, people close to you try to find out what they can about you, hoping to bring you down.
They don’t want to see the positive things you do, so they somehow bring up negative things to rob you of your good mood.
But their efforts don’t last long, for there is always something good to pull from this world, drowning out the villains that don’t want to see the underdogs make it to the finish line.
And so you come out smiling, and even though every day isn’t always bright, I know you will get through it.
Written By: Deirdre Stokes Copyrighted ©️ 2022 By Deirdre Stokes
I won’t be bitter as things in your life get better
and mine becomes a little off.
Your happiness is just as important as mine is when your luck
is looking up.
I won’t be jealous even when life is better on your side.
I know my time will come, too, and you will be just as happy as I was for you.
Written By: Deirdre Stokes Copyrighted ©️ 2022 By Deirdre Stokes
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