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I hope something as soft as the pillow of hair on your head finds you. you deserve the squishy softness of a kind hello, you deserve the shine of a new dawn. you deserve to find a new home.

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Where my Annie x Smoke girls??? Mike just blessed us on the Gram!

@nahimjustfeelingit-writes @uzumaki-rebellion @soufcakmistress @ghostfacekill-monger @kumkaniudaku @youreadthatright @theogbadbitch @thickemadame & anyone else I forgot to tag!

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Put some respect on Annie's name

Yall go read the Hollywood Report interview with Wunmi Mosaku.

This explains some more of the depth we can see in their relationship. She wasn't just a past lover she was his WIFE. He was ALWAYS going to come back to her. And wherever she and their baby was he was going to be too.

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Some Smoke/Annie/Sinners thoughts...

the way that she's looking at us (the audience) but he's looking at her. the act of love and care of her grooming him, blade in hand and fierce (sidebar: this is a man that knows he's safe and in good hands), meanwhile he's adoring her, gun in hand and protective, no fear or hesitation, just compete devotion and trust. i could watch a million more films of just Smoke and Annie. somebody called him a submissive alpha and yes. the way that this man only got weak in the knees for her and her only was everything. submitted to her only, was everything. the way that she held him close to her heart even through time and distance (i mean, any lover who prays for and prays over you, is something special) was magical. as someone who had a praying grandmother, i always found that fascinating and beautiful. the idea of one loving someone else so deeply that you commune with a higher power in the hopes of keeping them safe and guided and sheltered and protected. Annie did all that for Smoke. And he'd do anything for her, you can see it in his eyes whenever he looks at her. Wunmi, Michael, and Ryan ateee this dynamic up. they deserve all the praise and flowers.

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GUT FRIENDLY GROCERY LIST:

Prebiotics :

Apple

Banana

Berries (strawberry, blueberry, raspberry etc)

Asparagus

Artichoke

Leek

Onion

Garlic

Tomato

Green vegetables (spinach, kale etc)

Wheat

Oats

Barley

Seaweed

Avocado

Flaxseeds

Wheat bran

Cocoa

Burdock root

Yacon root

Dandelion greens

Soybeans

Probiotics :

Almonds

Watermelon

Grapefruit

Carrots

Radish

Cottage cheese

Sauerkraut

Miso soup

Pickled beetroot

Yoghurt (Greek)

Kimchi

Sourdough bread

Tempeh

Kefir

Protein :

Chicken

Turkey

Beef

Pork

Salmon

Mackerel

Sardine

Egg

Pea protein (yellow split peas)

Tuna

Trout

Anchovies

Cod

Peanut butter

Beverages :

Fennel tea

Ginger tea

Water

Green tea

Coconut water

Aloe Vera juice

Buttermilk

Kombucha

Kefir

Peppermint tea

Turmeric tea

Herbs and spices :

Cinnamon

Garlic

Cayenne pepper

Sage

Fenugreek

Turmeric

Garam masala

High in fibre foods :

Whole grain pasta

Brown rice

Lentils

Chickpeas

Whole grain bread

Quinoa

Black beans

Whole grain cereal

Broccoli

Dried fruit

Baked potato with skin

Popcorn

Chia seeds

Fruits and veg :

Spinach

Brussel sprouts

Orange

Lemon

Mushrooms

Cucumber

Kiwi

Papaya

Watercress

Green peas

Pomegranate

Pinapple

Cauliflower

Mango

Pear

Extras :

Dark chocolate

Bone broth

Collagen

Olive oil

Friendly bacteria supplements

Apple cider vinegar

Raw honey

HAPPY HEALING ❤️‍🩹

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As a black woman,

I’m tired of having to explain or express my trauma to people just for them to say i’m lying about it or to make me feel like it’s my fault that it happened.

I’m tired of having to make my personality smaller or water myself down outta fear of being labeled as ghetto, loud, extra, etc.

I’m tired of having to be the bigger person even when people disrespect me or treat me in a way that I feel is unfair because then if I express anger or disdain with someone/something, then I immediately become a stereotype.

I’m tired of being abused or assaulted mentally, verbally, sexually, financially and spiritually by men, especially black men.

I’m tired of being thrown aside as a last choice but then being expected to step to the front lines and fight for everyone else when they don’t give a damn about me.

I’m tired of having to work 10x harder than my non black counterparts just to get less than half of the same benefits/pay.

I’m tired of always having to be strong and have my guard up when I just want to be able to relax, be stress free and be taken care of for a change.

honestly, i could go on and on but I’d be here for days.

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God, I pray that you continue to mold me into the virtuous woman you’re calling me to be. I pray that you continue to guide my footsteps and align my goals with your will for my life. Help me to get rid of bad habits and old ways of thinking. Open my eyes so that I can see clearly the direction you want me to go in.🤍

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