Readjusting My Crown
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Doc's Corner I forgive you..... no me I forgive you...... no me for not listening when you said you were not ready instead I waited around for four years.... I forgive me I forgive you . . . no me for allowing you to belittle me when I know my worth. I forgive me. I forgive you.... no me for listening to your lies knowing damn well you were lying to me. I forgive me. I forgive you..... no me for thinking we were friends when all you wanted was to take my position. It's yours. I forgive me. I forgive you.... no me for not effectively communicating my needs. I forgive me. I forgive you.... no me for not speaking up when you put me on the back burner. I forgive me. I forgive you..... no me for allowing you to make me an option. I forgive me. I forgive you..... no me for allowing your negativity to get into my spirit for believing that I would never amount to anything. I forgive me. I forgive you..... no me for allowing you to put a damper on one of the most important days of my life.... I thought you knew the importance of the day..... silly me..... I finally forgave myself. I forgive me for forgetting my worth, for not standing up for what I want, for not effectively communicating my wants and needs, for not listening. I finally forgive me. My strength to forgive myself has empowered me to say good bye to the ship we had and face what is yet to come. I wanted closure from all these relationships but I have never gotten them from these individuals. At this point in my life I have to forgive me for allowing these behaviors for not speaking up. I can no longer wait on someone else to provide me closure. For now, on I will gain my own closure. I will forgive me for allowing this foolishness to go on in my life. Who do you need to forgive? Do you need closure from a past relationship? How do you plan on healing your wounds? Have you written them a letter? Have you sought therapy? What have you done? ~Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. ~ Colossians 3:13
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Readjusting My Crown is a compilation of how I used social media and journaling to find my purpose. In this thing called life, we are not giving clear-cut directions on how to live life abundantly and successfully. To the world, I may seem like I have everything together and under control. Heck, others have labeled me as strong. These adjectives are the furthest thing from being the truth. As part of my transparency, I wanted to share with the world how I found my purpose. This is only the beginning. In 2016, I started posting Doc’s Corner on Facebook, and prior to that, I would do an annual reflection on New Year’s Eve. Doc’s Corner was developed as a way for me to cope with everyday stressors. I use Doc’s Corner to verbalize my frustrations, as well as look at the situation as a lesson learned. Doc’s Corner is my platform to vent, to stand on my soapbox, and to discuss how I feel with a little inspiration. I did not realize that many of my friends on Facebook enjoyed reading my post. After positive feedback, I decided to make it a book to reach more people in hopes of inspiring them. This is part of my journey as Dr. Harris. On this journey, I had to readjust my crown more than once. I pray that this book helps you to look at life differently.
About the Author
Dr. Nicole Harris is a clinical supervisor for a community based mental health program. She is also an associate professor at local university. Dr. Harris has a diverse background in the human service field from a deputy sheriff to program director. For almost 17 years, Dr. Harris has utilized her talent and passion by helping others with their behavioral and emotional issues. Dr. Harris has developed an effective background in the clinical realm with a professional style that promotes and empowers her counseling staff to increase their professional growth while accomplishing their personal goals. Dr. Harris is able to meet her clientele at their emotional, spiritual, and behavioral levels which enables her to better assist the clients with their individual needs by focusing on each individual need. Dr. Harris received her Doctorate in Education from Argosy University in 2015. Her dissertation focused on successful community reintegration. Dr. Harris went back to school in 2008 to work towards another degree, to ensure that she was eligible for supervision as a resident in counseling to become a Licensed Professional Counselor. In 2010, Dr. Harris received an Educational Specialist degree from Hampton University in Community Counseling. In 2008, she received a Master of Arts from Norfolk State University in Urban Education - Community Counseling. Dr. Harris has earned certificates as a Certified Substance Abuse Counselor, Certified Rehabilitation Provider and Human Service Board Certified Practitioner. Dr. Harris has a Bachelor of Arts from Norfolk State University in Sociology with emphasize on Criminal Justice. Dr. Harris is passionate about empowering women, advocating for the mentally ill, educating the community about mental illness, and assisting felons with getting their rights restored as well as implementing an effective program to assist the previously incarcerated with successful reintegration.