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It’s Your Legacy

Shaun Bradford

“It’s your story and your life. No one knows you better than you know yourself. Be sure to control and PROTECT your narrative. And ALWAYS keep the pen!”

I shared this message four years ago, and it remains just as relevant today. We only have one life and must control and protect our stories.

I write a lot! I’ve been journaling for as far back as I can remember. When I was a little girl, it was called “keeping a diary.” I had so much to say and document back then. Now, my writing focuses on growth, with progression as my main goal. I’m building a life and legacy that I want future generations to remember. Eventually, I will be the matriarch of my family. Of course, there will be plenty of crazy stories to pass along—cause baby, I have lived!—however, I would love for the stories of strength, courage, love, compassion, kindness, and my unwavering faith in God to be the ones most remembered and cherished.

Listen, this is YOUR life and story. Remember to control and protect your narrative. It’s your legacy!♥️

I love you,

Shaun

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31 Years Ago

Shaun Bradford

Today is my daughter’s 31st birthday!🎉🎉🎉

Last week, I shared with her several entries from a “baby” journal I kept during my pregnancy. I started it when I first learned I was pregnant and continued writing for several weeks after her birth. Although it was meant to be her baby journal, it ended up being anything but that. When I tell you I wrote everything down—Everything! Let’s just say she has a book of stories that will probably keep her entertained for ages.

Here’s what I wrote on the day of her birth:

I wrote her a note almost every day. She was my little unborn companion.♥️

Y’all, I still can’t believe I am a mother. We FaceTimed earlier, and before we ended the call, she reminded me to celebrate the day as well. She said today can be my “birthing” day. I just love her!🥰