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Meet Leticia


I have recently reconnected with Leticia (that’s what I call my anxiety but don’t ask), she was never really gone but went away for a while.

You see Leticia and I have the kind of relationship where one is the dominant and the other is submissive but you already know who’s who. Now let me introduce you to her and the type of person she is, I promise you will learn to like her.

She is sassy, loud and has a bit of an attitude like I would see an outfit I like and all she will say is “that wouldn’t even look good on you” and I won’t get it because somewhere deep down I think she is always right.

She is the honest type of person but way too honest but I promise you she is a nice person. Oh and did I mention that she is jealous? We’ve always been together and it has just been the two of us for a long time. Now imagine me trying to invite someone else into our space, she is having none of that.

Leticia is the reason I don’t go out anymore because she doesn’t do crowds, she is the reason I am constantly shaking when I have to speak to people and the reason I avoid human contact most of the time. There are days when I cannot breathe and I can’t stop rocking back and forth because she is in my head reminding of me of how less she thinks of me or how I’ll never be good enough.

Without Leticia I am the beautiful, smart and bubbly lady who gets on well with everyone but there is another tenant in this house and she is not willing to share. She does go away for a while and gives me room to be with other people but like I said she is a nice person at times but you can’t stay for too long because soon she will be back.

I am glad you got to meet us and in time you will hear more of our story.

Comments

  1. I can't wait to hear more ey.. But please, don't let her to control you and to take over your life.. Remember, you strong, beautiful and powerful. .And you are loved Alot.

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    1. Thank you for the love Hloni, please stay tuned there's more of her to come.

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  2. I have never related to a post so much! I also have a "Leticia", let's just call her Chanel, I swear her and Leticia are related!

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    1. OMG! you don't say, I just hope "Chanel" is letting you catch a break though.

      Now I am convinced that you will like more of my "Leticia" stories.

      Stay tuned 😊

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    2. At times she let's me be, but boy does she have a lot to say most of the time...

      I can't wait to read more of your stuff!

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    3. It's the sass that really gets to you hey but let's see if you can't use my methods on Chanel.

      I appreciate the interaction and feedback πŸ™

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    4. The sass Lord 😭 such a know it all also!

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  3. Well I also have "Thandi" a twin I never met, she has been with me for as long as I can remember, she is that inner loud voice πŸ˜…

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    1. From what you are saying she's probably friends with Leticia and they are not very nice people πŸ™„. Let's call them "The mean gang" shall we?

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