Don't Have To Dress How You Feel

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A Girl Like Me blogger, Justine.

Did you know getting dressed up is a form of self-care? I literally did not think of it as self-care until now. Self-care to me is anything that brings me pleasure. Getting dressed up, nails, hair and makeup done is what makes me feel my best. This has been a rough year financially for my family and if I dressed how I felt, y'all would need to put me in a padded room. Although a lot of my everyday activities are running errands and going to work. Lately, I find myself getting dressed up just to go to the store. I remember I did my make up one day going to the grocery store and completely forgot I had it on. A guy complimented me on how beautiful I was. I said thank you. He proceeded to ask, "Do you have a boyfriend?" I let him know I had a whole family at home. My boy looked heartbroken, but your girl still got it. Now don't get me wrong, my boyfriend compliments me all the time, but it's nice to know 'Momma Still Got It'!!!! Continue reading...

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