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Sporadically Ratchet Southern Belle
“What sets you apart can sometimes feel like a burden and it's not. And a lot of the time, it's what makes you great.” -Emma Stone
The Sporadically Ratchet Southern Belle blog serves as a vessel for me to express myself with transparency and authenticity. My hope is to inspire others to do the same. There is freedom in owning who you are! So, sit back, relax, and read on.
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When is Enough Going to Be Enough?
I had a completely different blog almost ready to post this week, but I can’t skip over what has happened. Here it is a week or so later,...
Whitney
May 25, 20223 min read
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The Buffalo Shooting: America's Racism Highlighted, Once Again
Over the weekend, an 18-year-old, a self-proclaimed white supremacist walked into a Tops Friendly Market in Buffalo, New York, with a...
Whitney
May 17, 20224 min read
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Grieving: It's a Process
Grief definitely has a mind of its own. You cannot predict how you will react or what emotions you may go through. There’s no playbook or...
Whitney
May 8, 20224 min read
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One Day At a Time...
It’s been a week since my mother’s funeral, and honestly, these days are harder than the ones around that day. It seems like everyone...
Whitney
Mar 25, 20222 min read
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Dear Ma...
I just wanted to share the letter that I wrote for my mom's program. I didn't have it in me to stand up and speak, but my pen is always...
Whitney
Mar 25, 20222 min read
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Look for the light...
After going through what is probably the most traumatic experience of my life this past month, I feel forever changed. Almost losing...
Whitney
Feb 21, 20222 min read
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In tough times...look for the lessons!
In the midst of the Covid fiasco, I lost my job. I never really talked about it except with close friends and family. In 2018, the...
Whitney
Dec 15, 20216 min read
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Showing Up For Yourself
I've learned over the years how important it is to show up for yourself. We spend so much time focusing on what other people do or don't...
Whitney
Dec 9, 20213 min read
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3 Ways I Evaluate My Friendships & Relationships
Everyone finds themselves in one-sided relationships or friendships from time to time. You know those people that you feel like you’re...
Whitney
Nov 29, 20213 min read
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A Time to Give Thanks
Gratitude is an expression of appreciation for what you have and just taking notice of the goodness in life. Feeling grateful boosts...
Whitney
Nov 24, 20214 min read
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Mid-Week Fun | 20 of My Favorite Songs
Just another fun mid-week post, because I love sharing playlists with people. Check out these 20 songs and leave some more of your...
Whitney
Nov 3, 20213 min read
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Sometimes, starting is the hardest part...
Over the last few months, I have been pushing really hard to make a career field change and I'm finally making some headway. I've spent...
Whitney
Oct 31, 20216 min read
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Mid-Week Fun | 20 of My Favorite Songs
I just wanted to have some mid-week fun with you guys! I am a HUGE music lover. So, I thought I’d take a break from the heavy stuff and...
Whitney
Oct 20, 20214 min read
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My Voice is My Superpower
Picture it, Alabama 1997, I was in 6th grade. We were in music class and our teacher, Mrs. Whiting, decided we should play charades that...
Whitney
Oct 16, 20215 min read
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Growth is painful, but the fruit is sweet
I’ve always imagined myself with a blog while simultaneously wondering what exactly I would talk about or who would even care about what...
Whitney
Oct 6, 20213 min read
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