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by Melissa Cox We should never intentionally try to put someone down or look down on someone from any platform. Life is bigger than that. We are all in this journey of life together, particularly when we live in and share the same community. Have you ever been bullied or belittled by someone? It hurts.Continue reading “Be Kind”

by Melissa Cox He loved to make people laugh. My belly would hurt from laughing whenever I was around him or talked to him. He had a gift for making people laugh and feel like they were important. Inside though, he was often in turmoil and struggled with depression. “I think the saddest people alwaysContinue reading “Standing up for a purpose”

By Melissa Cox Subtle white rings above her cheekbones. Lines from the corner of her eyes. Flushed “chipmunk” cheeks. A deep crease down the middle of her forehead. Puffiness underneath her eyes. Lines from her lips that extend across her face when she smiles. A pouch of “chubbiness” where her belt line crosses. Arms withContinue reading “Mirror Image: Reflecting on Who We are”

by Melissa Cox She is beautiful in a way in which her eyes sparkle and reveal a depth of knowledge, warmth and love for others. She is beautiful as her lips reveal smiles that show her zest and passion for life.She is beautiful in the compassion that can be seen by her heart worn soContinue reading “She is Beautiful”