Thank you for sharing your vulnerability with us. I thought I was alone in never feeling “hot” even on my best days, despite compliments I might receive. I always mentally respond with, “it’s just the makeup”. My children (2 and 4) know they’re beautiful and I’m going to reinforce that as long as I can. I want them to love themselves. <3
You are a wonderful mom and an extraordinary person. Your power to inspire people comes from admitting that you are like us non-famous, simple human beings - vulnerable and blind to how fantastic you are. Your newsletters always result with me getting emotional and I love it! Children are a treasure. We can learn so much from them. And the only thing we should do most of the time is listen and love.
This was so touching and wonderful to read. Whether or not we had a mom like Felicia or are a mom like her, it helps make everything feel a little better... just knowing goodness exists and thrives out there. May we all find that unbridled love for ourselves. ❤️
I slept with my boys (who are now 15 and 17) until they were 3 years old and ready for their "Big Boy Beds" and I don't regret a minute. It all goes by so fast. My oldest one leaves for college next year, and I'm doing everything I can think of mentally to prepare. You're an excellent mama, and I don't envy you having a girl. As girls/women, we are viewed mostly by our appearance. Even from other women!
Having that unconditional love from you will help her grow into a strong woman that focuses on her beautiful mind as much as her beautiful exterior. Big hugs!
As has been the case with the previous newsletters, you’ve nailed the thing I’ve been struggling with and helped me feel better about how I’m handling it. Thanks for being so honest with us - it really does mean the world to me.
I knew a military electronics technician who worked on systems that required the highest security clearance the military gives. During his first security briefing, the briefing officer put a picture of Emily Ratajkowski on the overhead projector and said, "If a woman who looks like this hits on you, it is an attempt by a foreign agent to coax classified information out of you. You can be confident that it is a scam because ain't nunna ya handsome, charming, or rich enough to convince a woman this hot to spend time with you voluntarily."
I worry about this too. My 6 year old wanted to put on some of her (kid) makeup this past weekend, which I said was ok after making to her listen to me babble on about how she doesn't need makeup and that she's beautiful without it. She politely listened, said "I know, Mom. I just like it." When I work out, I tell her it's so I can get stronger, and when I step on a scale and she sees me, I make sure she knows it's so I can see how much muscle I've gained. I want to protect her from all those things that she might one day worry about... and I know in the end I won't be able to do that. I just hope that I've helped her build enough of a strong start that when things get thrown at her in the future, she can fight them off on her own.
My eyelashes and eyebrows are beautiful. Your eyelashes and eyebrows are beautiful.
Don't worry, saplings that take root too far out are always more exposed to the elements. It's okay for them to grow close, a group sharing the burden always weather better. Unified in that internal strength building metaphor thing.
Did you know there might be a nightstand mafia? I just listed a set, and had 300 hits overnight. I've gotten 1 hit on my very reasonably priced TV.
I had people trying to out bid the person coming to pick them up. Another telling me I sold myself short and that I should act like I mistakenly listed the price for one instead of the set.
There are people going crazy, flipping nightstands on the black market. They know all the details, what to look for. Mine are probably stripped and being shipped all over the world by now, the woman picked them up four hours ago.
She brought her son, I'm pretty sure for backup if the deal went south.
Meanwhile, I was apologizing to people left and right about them being spoken for. I had them polished up with fresh Murphy soap, the good citrus smelling kind.
I assume there's an entire guild dedicated to overseeing the underground trade of nightstands. I even reread the post several times just to make sure I didn't miss any inadvertent double entendre. It was a great bargain on night stands (I had the words separate in the post, is that a red light trigger??)
It was a ridiculous amount of middle aged women. ..and a few men..
Anywho, and a very young mother wanted to buy my flower table (Daisies and Dragonflies) I wrote her back and told her she can just have it. I found it at the thrift for a bargain, and I had listed it for only $20. I glanced over her profile, she's got a beautiful daughter, and she's a preschool teacher of sorts. Figured they could use a happiness booster. I gave her the old "just paying it forward" excuse and left it at that.
It might be a fake profile. She might've been lining up the image, getting ready to work me over for some nightstands.
💚 Dan Harlow. Or Another Dan Harlow. Or The Other Dan Harlow the 3rd... which platform is this again?
This made me ugly cry! I love it! My daughter is "chunkier" than her classmates and even at 9 she is constantly ridiculed for her tummy. Yet, there she is, seeing herself as the beautiful girl that she is, inside and out! I know that she struggles with self image and in a world so completely involved in outer appearances, it will only get harder. Her family reminds her daily of the beauty that she is, her shining soul, the softness of her heart, her empathy towards those in need. I watch her confidently compete in cheerleading, be an active Girl Scout and own herself as the queen that she is. You touched my soul with this, mama! Keep pouring that sunshine on your baby! <3
Thank you for sharing your vulnerability with us. I thought I was alone in never feeling “hot” even on my best days, despite compliments I might receive. I always mentally respond with, “it’s just the makeup”. My children (2 and 4) know they’re beautiful and I’m going to reinforce that as long as I can. I want them to love themselves. <3
That was beautifully written. I'm crying.
This made me love you more than ever!
You are a wonderful mom and an extraordinary person. Your power to inspire people comes from admitting that you are like us non-famous, simple human beings - vulnerable and blind to how fantastic you are. Your newsletters always result with me getting emotional and I love it! Children are a treasure. We can learn so much from them. And the only thing we should do most of the time is listen and love.
This was so touching and wonderful to read. Whether or not we had a mom like Felicia or are a mom like her, it helps make everything feel a little better... just knowing goodness exists and thrives out there. May we all find that unbridled love for ourselves. ❤️
I slept with my boys (who are now 15 and 17) until they were 3 years old and ready for their "Big Boy Beds" and I don't regret a minute. It all goes by so fast. My oldest one leaves for college next year, and I'm doing everything I can think of mentally to prepare. You're an excellent mama, and I don't envy you having a girl. As girls/women, we are viewed mostly by our appearance. Even from other women!
Having that unconditional love from you will help her grow into a strong woman that focuses on her beautiful mind as much as her beautiful exterior. Big hugs!
Wow Felicia, well said! Thanks for sharing, you’re doing a great job and you’re a great mom! ❤️
Holy schmoly- your pinecone story was amazing. You’re doing right by your little lady- I’m sure you needed to hear that from a random stranger...
As has been the case with the previous newsletters, you’ve nailed the thing I’ve been struggling with and helped me feel better about how I’m handling it. Thanks for being so honest with us - it really does mean the world to me.
I knew a military electronics technician who worked on systems that required the highest security clearance the military gives. During his first security briefing, the briefing officer put a picture of Emily Ratajkowski on the overhead projector and said, "If a woman who looks like this hits on you, it is an attempt by a foreign agent to coax classified information out of you. You can be confident that it is a scam because ain't nunna ya handsome, charming, or rich enough to convince a woman this hot to spend time with you voluntarily."
I worry about this too. My 6 year old wanted to put on some of her (kid) makeup this past weekend, which I said was ok after making to her listen to me babble on about how she doesn't need makeup and that she's beautiful without it. She politely listened, said "I know, Mom. I just like it." When I work out, I tell her it's so I can get stronger, and when I step on a scale and she sees me, I make sure she knows it's so I can see how much muscle I've gained. I want to protect her from all those things that she might one day worry about... and I know in the end I won't be able to do that. I just hope that I've helped her build enough of a strong start that when things get thrown at her in the future, she can fight them off on her own.
Crying so hard. Thank you for this <3
My eyelashes and eyebrows are beautiful. Your eyelashes and eyebrows are beautiful.
Don't worry, saplings that take root too far out are always more exposed to the elements. It's okay for them to grow close, a group sharing the burden always weather better. Unified in that internal strength building metaphor thing.
Did you know there might be a nightstand mafia? I just listed a set, and had 300 hits overnight. I've gotten 1 hit on my very reasonably priced TV.
I had people trying to out bid the person coming to pick them up. Another telling me I sold myself short and that I should act like I mistakenly listed the price for one instead of the set.
There are people going crazy, flipping nightstands on the black market. They know all the details, what to look for. Mine are probably stripped and being shipped all over the world by now, the woman picked them up four hours ago.
She brought her son, I'm pretty sure for backup if the deal went south.
Meanwhile, I was apologizing to people left and right about them being spoken for. I had them polished up with fresh Murphy soap, the good citrus smelling kind.
I assume there's an entire guild dedicated to overseeing the underground trade of nightstands. I even reread the post several times just to make sure I didn't miss any inadvertent double entendre. It was a great bargain on night stands (I had the words separate in the post, is that a red light trigger??)
It was a ridiculous amount of middle aged women. ..and a few men..
Anywho, and a very young mother wanted to buy my flower table (Daisies and Dragonflies) I wrote her back and told her she can just have it. I found it at the thrift for a bargain, and I had listed it for only $20. I glanced over her profile, she's got a beautiful daughter, and she's a preschool teacher of sorts. Figured they could use a happiness booster. I gave her the old "just paying it forward" excuse and left it at that.
It might be a fake profile. She might've been lining up the image, getting ready to work me over for some nightstands.
💚 Dan Harlow. Or Another Dan Harlow. Or The Other Dan Harlow the 3rd... which platform is this again?
This made me ugly cry! I love it! My daughter is "chunkier" than her classmates and even at 9 she is constantly ridiculed for her tummy. Yet, there she is, seeing herself as the beautiful girl that she is, inside and out! I know that she struggles with self image and in a world so completely involved in outer appearances, it will only get harder. Her family reminds her daily of the beauty that she is, her shining soul, the softness of her heart, her empathy towards those in need. I watch her confidently compete in cheerleading, be an active Girl Scout and own herself as the queen that she is. You touched my soul with this, mama! Keep pouring that sunshine on your baby! <3
You are aa good mom and a good role model!
Beautiful and touching piece Felicia. As a parent, it certainly revived some cherished memories from way back. Thanks.