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Inspired by the horrible news of Tina Campbell's (Mary Mary) husband Teddy filing for divorce after 25 years a slave, I want to talk about why forgiveness is overrated and closure needs to stop being romanticized. When someone violates me, they become Persona Non Grata, period.

As a survivor and advocate for Domestic Violence Awareness, it's breaking my heart how week after week a black woman is being murdered by her partner. What in the world is going on? Please God.... Week after week there's been a black woman in the news.... I'm beyond wrecked about this. DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HOTLINE 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)

I'm discussing Tina Campbell of Mary Mary's situation. If you're unaware, her husband of 25 years filed for divorce after she forgave him for cheating on her multiple times over the span of 25 years. Let's discuss the less respect you get the more you forgive. And why closure isn't necessary in most scenarios. Come and talk to me on Wednesdays for the full episode dropping at 4pm est!

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The Pivot is real, it’s scary, it takes confidence in yourself to reinvent yourself repeatedly. If you have a gift, fall in love with the pivot. Do it again and again and again!!!! I’ve found a million ways to pivot my career and this podcast, and I think I landed on my square for real this time. Thank you to all 2 of you that’s been subscribed and listening. This time around I’m holding myself accountable to be consistent, because I have so much to offer and I have so much to share with you all. I'm excited for the new energy I'm bringing and my outlook and perspectives on life as a whole.   So, let's get into some things! Press play for my P.O.V on what the Pivot means to me and how it can possibly help you. If you can relate, leave a comment but remember... Talk to me nice!  

I was inspired by an interview that I saw with Denzel Washington and Spike Lee and was enamored by how Denzel stood on business about not needing validation from anything or anyone. I found the perfect song to fit the conversation because there's a song for everything. Here's one about letting go of the bullshi* and setting boundaries. If you enjoyed this, come again and bring a friend! Books by me on byayanaellis.com

"Don't nobody want no broke heart, don't nobody want no two-time loser... (oh nooo...wooh!)" Let's talk about letting go and letting things flow.... (had my music up too loud, I was hype, please excuse the quality when the music plays) www.byayanaellis.com

Have you ever hit rock bottom so hard you had no hope of ever getting back up? Have enough courage to love one more time...and one more time again. -Maya Angelou

Brandy said, "I'm calling you now just to make it through, won't you hear my plea?" If you have a loved one in an abusive relationship, please do your best to be kind and supportive. If you or a loved one is in danger, please get to a safe location and call the National Domestic Violence Hotline 800-799-SAFE Visit byayanaellis.com or Amazon for a copy of my 10th release, Full Circle - A Renewed History. My story of triumph and survival after leaving an abusive relationship.

I love this song and fell in love with it even more when I learned that Candi Staton made composed it after leaving an abusive relationship. Visit byayanaellis.com or Amazon for a copy of my 10th release, Full Circle - A Renewed History. My story of triumph and survival after leaving an abusive relationship. Byayanaellis.com Come again and bring a friend!

Say man...I get it, I do. But there has to some SOMETHING in your life that you are thankful for and feel blessed to have. Try focusing more on those things and nothing else. Don't let life whoop your azz. Leave a comment with what you feel most blessed about!!

When you're in an abusive relationship, even when it's all said and done, set yourself free and tell YOUR STORY. Don't let it fester or sit in your nervous system. AIR IT OUT! Visit byayanaellis.com or Amazon for a copy of my 10th release, Full Circle - A Renewed History. My story of triumph and survival after leaving an abusive relationship.

This is my favorite motivational feel-good song. Because when the people around me are being azzholes, I've got myself...to remind me of love! Make sure you remind yourself that you are worthy of love YOU ARE LOVE!!!!!

For those of you that have a loved one in an abusive relationship, never, ever stop pouring into her. I know it's hard, I know her actions may make it seem as if it's all falling on deaf ears, but I promise you...she hears you. Visit byayanaellis.com or Amazon for a copy of my 10th release, Full Circle - A Renewed History. My story of triumph and survival after leaving an abusive relationship.

Is it possible for a man and woman to have a solid FRIENDSHIP, if they were once in a sexual relationship?