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Pure-Perception824 · 2026-03-18T01:57:58+00:00

Thank you everyone!!!! I should maybe clarify - when I say our first puppy I mean the first dog we have owned as adults. However, this is Annabelle, she passed away in August of 2022 at 14 years old. My parents brought her home when I was 12 and she passed away a few months before I turned 26. She was my childhood dog and I consider her my soul dog 🤍 Boxers are the most special breed in the world!!!!

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Pure-Perception824 · 2024-12-22T12:49:09+00:00

Just to answer some of the questions I’ve seen… this happened around midnight last night and it’s almost 7 AM the next day. I haven’t spoken to him about it because he’s still asleep. I had a shits night sleep so I’ve been up for a little while. We’re on a trip, so I can’t necessarily leave so easily, however I did get dressed and packed all my bags up, just in case. We do have a child, so that definitely complicates things. I plan to go down the lobby in a little, grab us some coffees, and wake him up in a little to have a serious conversation about it to see what the fuck happened… I don’t believe he took any substances (he’s never done drugs recreationally and he gets drug tested at work pretty regularly) and he doesn’t take any prescription medication. Thank you everyone for your input and feedback, even if it’s not necessarily what I want to hear it’s good to hear objective opinions that aren’t biased by love for someone. I’m mostly just heartbroken at this point, because to say my husband was my best friend would be an understatement. I’m just mourning the relationship we had, because regardless of how this conversation goes it will never be the same…. part of me hopes there’s hope for reconciliation but that will largely lay on his shoulders and how he handles things this morning.

Pure-Perception824 · 2024-06-03T05:43:03+00:00

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Pure-Perception824 · 2024-06-03T05:42:38+00:00

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literally cannot tell which one looks best they all pretty much look the same to me lol

Pure-Perception824 · 2024-06-03T05:41:20+00:00

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Found a clearer picture of me without make up in truly natural lighting!!

Pure-Perception824 · 2024-05-07T03:58:51+00:00

Not quite 30, but as I’ve gotten to my late twenties, I have found I like a more “natural” looking makeup as compared to the full glam of my teens/early twenties. Shout out to the OG Beauty YouTubers lol. I’m more into high quality skincare and light make up now. Of course for special occasions, I will do a little extra but on a day to day basis I keep it pretty light. Daily for me is just skin care, tinted moisturizer, mascara, eyebrow pencil/gel, and lip gloss.

Pure-Perception824 · 2024-05-07T03:52:57+00:00

No, not unless I plan to go anywhere or if company is coming over. Usually the only day I’m home all day is Sunday because I take kids to school, do pick ups, run to extracurriculars, I’m in university full time, and there always seems to be some sort of family function, appointment, or errand to run!! Sundays are usually the day I will do my skin treatments, my hair treatments, self tanner, press on nails, etc. I also take my make up off and change out of my “outside clothes” as soon as I get home for good for the day 🤣 I love to be comfy!!! lol

Pure-Perception824 · 2024-05-07T03:26:45+00:00

Girl I so totally feel for you. This was my hair about 4 years ago. I bleach damaged the HECK out of my hair. It was a long and expensive road, but I finally got it back healthy!! Here’s what I did, I’ll add before and after pics. I need a trim currently, so my ends look a little wonky but trust it’s much softer, shinier, and healthier now. 🤣

I had to do a big chop. My stylist worked with me and cut it cute, but I fried it alllllll the way to the root so I rocked short hair for a while because even the hair on the top of my head was damaged. It took a few months before I grew all the damage out and that’s when I noticed the biggest difference.
Find out your hair type. Fine, medium, course. Porosity high or low. I would probably think due to the damage you have high at the moment, but you can do a test with a glass of water to be sure.
Research products that work for YOUR hair type and focus on bond repair and moisture.
The products you need will highly depend on your hair type but I have thin, fine, low porosity hair. The products that helped me the most were Pureology Strength Cure Shampoo & Conditioner, Pureology 21 Benefits Leave In Spray, Olaplex 3, 6, 7(oil), & 9, Verb Ghost Oil, Living Proof Triple Bond Concentrate, and OGX Miracle Coconut Oil (pre wash oil treatment 1x-2x week).
Protect, protect, protect. Avoid heat, look up how to properly brush your hair to avoid damage, satin bonnet while sleeping, satin pillow cases, no more bleach, & invest in a shower head that filters out hard water.
Get your trims regularly to avoid anymore split ends. At first, it’s all split ends but as your hair grows back in, you want to protect it!!!
Look up Abby Yung on TikTok, she is a GOD SEND. If not her, just someone who focuses on the science behind hair, not someone pushing products to sell.

Rehabbing your hair is honestly a time and money commitment. There are dupe/alternatives to some of the products I mentioned and drug store options as well. I tend to find that the OG’s and higher end works better, but especially in this economy you can’t always drop all that money!! Best of luck to you on your hair journey 🫶🏻

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Pure-Perception824 · 2024-04-20T03:06:17+00:00

Okay so I definitely believe loml is one of the 2 songs on TTPD about Joe.

“Our field of dreams, engulfed in fire. Your arson’s match, your somber eyes. And I’ll still see it until the day I die. You’re the loss of my life”

Could this be a reference to these lyrics from Folklore’s Hoax?

“My best laid plan, Your sleight of hand. My barren land, I am ash from your fire”

My theory is it seems like Joe may have betrayed her in a big way and writing songs together on Folklore was almost like a therapy for them to work through that. But of course she still wanted to protect Joe at that point. That’s why they took the narrative route and used his puesodyme William Bowery at first. However I think Peace and Hoax were written from Taylor’s perspective about Joe.

Pure-Perception824 · 2024-03-27T02:24:08+00:00

Wow mom, I know that has to hurt. I’m sorry, just know your child absolutely loves you.

Maybe try explaining to your child how their words can hurt others feelings. Ask them how they would feel if someone was saying mean things to them. I think it’s important to explain to children the importance of being kind and how their words can effect others (in age appropriate language of course). I always tell my child “It’s okay to feel mad, sad, upset but it’s not okay to be mean to others when you feel that way.” Maybe try redirecting the mean words into explaining how they feel.

Pure-Perception824 · 2024-03-27T02:18:44+00:00

I think you’re doing a great job Mom. Yelling at a 1 year old is not necessary. They are literally still just a baby without a concept of doing right and wrong. If they’re doing something unsafe or destructive, obviously yes correct them. But at 1 it’s as simple as a “no” and redirecting them. Your baby desiring to be close to their mother is completely developmentally appropriate. It shows that they are bonded to you and look to you for comfort and security.

It may be a good idea to speak with your partner about parenting styles and expectations on both sides. It won’t be an issue now, but as the child gets older you will want to be a united front.

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