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Addiction Hope: The Mother-Daughter Addiction
“…She flipped the truck into a ditch and just left the scene. Nikki…we can’t find her.”
I hung up. My momma: the adult, the child, my everything.
I slid to the floor and smacked my head with my fist.
“God, help me!” I thought. I desperately wanted the pain to end, and for our lives to be normal, but life had been chaotic for so long, perhaps this was our normal.
…I let the cold water wash over my blistered knuckles and stared into the mirror. The only face I recognized was Momma’s; she was all I wanted. Her reflection blended into mine and brought me face-to-face with some disturbing truths. Why was I incapable of taking care of myself? Why couldn’t I take care of her? “God, where are you? Don’t you love us?” I thought.
—Washed Away: From Darkness to Light
For most of my life, I never wanted to come to terms with the fact that I was an addict to pretty much everything. Addicted to drugs, alcohol, sex, money, fame, success, love, food, on and on. Basically, I just wanted anything to simultaneously temper the sting of loneliness and boost my low self-esteem.
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Alfonso Vidal-Quadras Skin Beauty Series
Photograher: Alfonso Vidal-Quadras
Shot in Spain
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Nikki DuBose
Beauty “How To” For Day Time Makeup
Photographer: Patricia Gallego
Published in the June 2012 issue of AR Magazine, Spain.
Shot in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic.
I loved being in that place. Such a vibrant culture, serene beaches, and some of the kindest and most humble people I have ever met.
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Nikki DuBose
Spanish Fashion, Street Style
In the streets (los calles) of Spain. Shot by Pablo Riccardulli.
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God Bless the World
Nikki DuBose
X Factor Australia – Emmanuel Kelly, Heart of a Champion!!
This video is yet again another prime example of having the Heart of a Champion….pursuing your dreams, talents and passions at all lengths and costs. There is beauty simply people who pursue what they love, with no regards to the success of the outcome. Waking up every day and putting your best foot forward to walk the path of passions…it’s the best walk you can have.
If we change our attitude it can change our life. The reality is that we eventually become what we think about. If I keep thinking I have a problem that is holding me back, I will end up believing this and act accordingly. If my thoughts are constantly negative, my emotions will become negative, and my actions will be self-defeating.
So … if you have a problem—one that you have to live with—think of it this way, “I’m living with a challenge … and with God’s help I will overcome.”
Suggested prayer: “Dear God, thank you for the principles you teach in your Word. Please help me to apply them to my life and help me to turn my challenge into something that will be a blessing and help to others. Thank you for hearing and answering my prayer. Gratefully, in Jesus’ name, amen.”
Enjoy this video, as I know I did. Alot of blogging today, will be covering everything from recipies, family life, to a short story I wrote.
God Bless,
Nikki DuBose