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Dear Past Me,

Dusti Shay

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Oh girl! Slow down!

Stop rushing through life!

Take a breath and learn your value.

Make sure he’s worth your time.

Give all the love you’ve got to give, but only to the right people.

What’s that? Who are the right people??

I don’t know yet, but I do know who it ain’t.

Let me tell you, those feelings you’ve got in your gut that make you ask, “is this what love really is?”

The answer is no, just trust me on this one and don’t learn the hard way the way I did. Save yourself the heartache!

And those babies are gonna grow up just fine, relax a little.

You raise good children by BEING a good person, not by disciplining perfectly.

Now, I want you to take inventory of all your personal relationships. The one’s you’re NOT afraid of losing, invest in those relationships. Stop chasing people and thinking they’ll love you more! If they’re on their way out, let them leave! And lock the door once they’re out!

TRUST me, it’s THEIR loss, not yours!

And never forget,

Keep being yourself. Find pleasure every day. Always love more than you want to. And remember, it will all be over soon. ❤

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Dusti Shay

Widow, scientist, mother to many, recovering codependent, and blossoming woman. A survivor. My goal in life is to pass on a greater legacy to those after me.