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Introduction: In the intricate mosaic of life, women often find themselves entwined in multifaceted roles, with the titles of wife and mother shaping their identities. This essay delves into the challenges and triumphs a woman faces while juggling these responsibilities, while also exploring the arduous journey towards finding happiness amidst the complexities. https://youtu.be/M1keBzhYQqE?si=BiJY1lGmgpI_7ZUB
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The Role of a Wife: Being a wife encompasses a myriad of emotions and responsibilities. The commitment to a lifelong partnership requires constant navigation through the ebb and flow of challenges. Striking a balance between companionship, understanding, and maintaining individual identity becomes a delicate act. In the pursuit of conjugal happiness, a woman may grapple with societal expectations, personal aspirations, and the evolving dynamics of the marital relationship. https://youtu.be/wg77wbNT8Kg?si=TdC4nDT9S25J9ptR
The Challenges of Motherhood: Motherhood, a sacred journey, introduces a woman to a new realm of love and responsibility. Nurturing life comes with sacrifices, sleepless nights, and the ceaseless demands of raising children. The emotional roller coaster of parenthood can pose significant challenges to mental well-being. The delicate equilibrium between selflessness and self-care becomes essential for a mother to sustain her own happiness while nurturing the flourishing lives she brought into the world. https://youtu.be/taA14IVIm9g?si=TZyzswAj5hWlLPAf
The Silent Struggle: Behind the curtains of smiles and laughter, a woman often grapples with a silent struggle within. The weight of societal expectations, personal aspirations, and the perpetual pursuit of perfection can take a toll on mental health. The echoes of self-doubt and the unspoken battles fought in the mind can cast shadows on the path to happiness. It is imperative to acknowledge and address these struggles, promoting open conversations and a supportive environment. https://youtu.be/3og_5Mgkhrw?si=Y0igwbt9RbINpIZW
The Resilient Fighter: Amidst the labyrinth of responsibilities and emotional complexities, a woman emerges as a resilient fighter. Armed with determination, she navigates the challenges of being a wife and mother. The strength lies not only in the ability to fulfill roles but also in recognizing the need for personal fulfillment. The pursuit of happiness becomes a conscious effort to carve out moments for self-discovery, growth, and joy. https://youtu.be/D34OvbCSz8Y?si=_me3qgB2arMbLU1Q
Conclusion: In the symphony of life, a woman’s mental health is intricately woven into her roles as a wife and mother. The pursuit of happiness is not a linear path but a dynamic journey marked by resilience and self-discovery. By acknowledging the challenges and celebrating the triumphs, society can contribute to fostering an environment where women can thrive in their multifaceted roles while prioritizing their mental well-being. https://youtu.be/BDW4rLKmDPc?si=0sqp3Uh2-IJf0LyI
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I have always heard the sayings ‘everyone is unique’, or another popular one is ‘being unique is what makes you, you’. What does this really mean? I write this paper today in honor of Mervelee “Ratty” Nembhard. The title is “The mirror -Your Reflection” – when you look in the mirror, what do you see? It is your reflection, and you will have your own interpretation of your own “reflection”.
I met Mervelee a few years ago after having heard so much about her. As usual I had no expectations. My situation was complex, as I would have heard the many horror stories of the “in law” and saw the movie “Monster in Law”, and I was dating her son. The lady I met was the total opposite of the of the images portrayed and she was indeed a unique individual. She was beaming and very elated, anxious, and so welcoming. She was arriving in Jamaica to see her mom and attend her last son’s wedding. To enhance the package, she was meeting her four-year-old grandson for the first time. The days passed and it was a good trip from my perspective. I am urged to say through my lens because again I refer to the mirror ,my mirror. When I look at the photographs, what do I see? I see fun, and happy memories but then, that’s just me.
Mervelee is a very kind individual, with a very strong personality. She has her own unique ways of handling situations and is often misunderstood. This is because we live in a society that has established norms which dictates boundaries of accepted behaviours. Unfortunately, if you do not fall in these norms, you may be exposed to acts of discrimination. This is attributed to the fact that persons do not wish to accept the differences of individuals, but instead expect the behaviours displayed by everyone to be replicas of established protocols. It is imperative that I ask at this point- who dictates the way one should act and why? Who says your way of behaving is the right way? Is your way the only way? Well Ratty will be the first to tell you that her way may not be the accepted nor expected way, but that’s her way and that’s fine. It may or may not bring her the desired results, and sometimes may even come with consequences which may have to be handled through different mediums, but it is her mirror for her to see her reflection. There are always different approaches, and some may be more acceptable than others, but who are we to dictate if the action is right or wrong? Sometimes the best approach is to help the individual to look in the mirror and see the reflection from different perspectives.
Mervelee Nembhard is a storyteller. With her many stories and experiences, she is quite adept of sharing valuable information with whomever may share her interests. Her love for family, friends, children and her work with children with special educational needs, combined with her being identified as being “different” has made her an advocate for justice. This shows her character traits of being bold and brave as she “tackles the world” to defend her loved ones and the vulnerable. Sometimes I wish she would relax and enjoy life as it comes, but this again is my wish and not hers. Her life is viewed through her lens, and she needs to satisfy her personal desires to achieve personal satisfaction. Who dares to dictate, what an individual should or should not do? Instead let’s use the mirror to guide our approach- let’s look at life from different angles. Let’s see the pictures in different frames and try to understand the concept. Maybe then we can shift the focus from what’s being done wrong or right -to how can we do things differently, so everyone is happy? Everyone’s happiness will have different requirements and will also be achieved at different times, but through it all let us always be respectful of each other (privacy, feelings, individual preferences) and base our actions in the foundation of love.
Always use the mirror and see your reflection. The way you see you in the mirror may be different from the way others see you in the same mirror. This means we think and feel differently about the same thing. It may be presented in the same manner, at the same time, in the same place but we will use our personal lens which may give us different views. It’s ok to not understand the conclusions or actions of others but what’s not ok is to be disappointed in others because they did not share your perspective. I will applaud Ratty for the efforts she has made in identifying that she is responsible for her wellbeing, and the steps she has taken to improve herself. Her ability to identify her weaknesses is outstanding and she continues to work on herself, and is making great progress. She is not afraid to share her weaknesses and speak openly about her vulnerabilities, which when looked at through the lens of others may not be readily accepted nor supported. She continues to strive to achieve her goals despite many obstacles and through her lens -limited support.
Today I write for Mervelee Ratty Nembhard, because she continues to contribute to others for the greater good. I have personally benefitted from her kindness as when corporate entities would not support a dream, my little contribution to society through my PhD studies, “Ratty” was there to sponsor my first-year’s tuition which in her mirror was an investment in her grandkids. I use this medium to express my appreciation and to confirm my commitment to delivering on making a difference and helping others to look through their lens and see the world from different angles.
The mirror will always give you a reflection, what really do you see? Do you see you, or do you see me? Can you identify the differences between you and me? Always remember everyone is unique. Sometimes it’s easier not to try to understand the other person but rather to start accepting their differences and respecting their unique qualities. Being different does not mean I am wrong, and you are right, it simply means you are YOU and I am ME. Mervelee Nembhard you will always be “Ratty”, embrace you.
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Good because the amount of vulnerable kids getting abused up north is staggering!!!!!!!
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The Nursery Catering Company is at Business Design Centre. · London · All reactions:1Mervelee Ratty Nembhard33ShareMost relevantActiveMervelee Ratty NembhardTurning over a new page. The start of the rest of my life. Let me get to grips with my blurry left eye.6yLikeReplyActiveMervelee Ratty NembhardGoing to twist up my #naturalhair for my photos tomorrow6yLikeReplyActiveMervelee Ratty NembhardI don’t know if LEYF Nurseries wuck #obeah pon mi eye? I have documents to prepare…6yLikeReply Write a comment…On this day6 years agoActiveMervelee Ratty Nembhard is feeling proud in London. · Shared with PublicI found my #African sister Chef Gloria my former colleague at BIB and New Cross LEYF Nurseries at the Nursery World Magazine NWS 2018 at the Business Design Centre.The Nursery Catering Company · All reactions:1Mervelee Ratty Nembhard52ShareMost relevantActiveMervelee Ratty NembhardI was videoing Chef Gloria when I noticed the idiot LEYF Nurseries gal a act strange….6yLikeReplyActiveMervelee Ratty NembhardSee I’m a #CREDIBLE_WITNESS unlike what the #EmploymentTribunals that affirm the Discrimination and presided over another miscarriage of justice said. Excuse that’s #InstitutionalDiscrimination.6yLikeReplyActiveMervelee Ratty NembhardNotice where her attention is focused?6yLikeReplyActiveMervelee Ratty NembhardBy the time I went to the #NurseryCateringCompany to get my photo for Instragram, she was hiding behind the Advertising board. She keeps shifting and I don’t stop until I get her. Then she started screaming like a F.U.C.King banshee. Grab my hand to try get my phone. I flash her off me and she started running saying “I am going to get Security”. I just done a #Houdini. #GarySimpson came asking if I was ok.6yLikeReplyActiveMervelee Ratty NembhardThat’s why the stupid bitch must have been shitting herself when I step right in front of her to go chat with #GarySimpson. Maybe LEYF Nurseries don’t learn enough about me yet. Or they would not have carried on the way they done at #JuneOsullivan Seminar. I will be unpicking it. In particular where she disclose about the book re #Swear6yLikeReply Write a comment…On this day6 years ago
Now mi done 4+ pages of my Review of the Nursery World Show 2018. I am going to mi kitchen to cook proper food for my husband. I have left my mobiles off for obvious reasons, I need to detox from ICT….
If there is an emergency, find the persons who I trust and in favour of to give my #HPN. Otherwise please don’t disturb me with any foolishness. I am wondering what the heck is happening to my eye. And I have ton loads of work to catch up with.
I need peace and solitude. And like Mzecellent Occur said for me and her, #MiNahLookEnuh_Likes. I must have supn going on for me to becoming a Person of Interest all of a sudden?
Back to work, I have to type up 4 #pages, then get my hair twisted for my photos for tomorrow. Only natural will do? A coulda who fool dem, bout mi and mi Chinny Bumps?
My left eye playing up. I don’t know if it’s called peripheral visions. But it’s like I’m seeing my eyeball with some blurry dark bits floating around. I’m not in any pain, but I hate the suspension of not knowing. .?
I asked Tom if he ever experienced it and he said yes. So might be down to my #Disabilitities of diabetes that the #EmploymentTribunals say I don’t have?
I attended 2 Seminars at the Nursery World Magazine NWS2018. 10:00-11:00 #JuneOsullivan of LEYF Nurseries. Quality provision – building a skilled and motivated early years team. In due course I’m going to unpick this to show the world the double standa…
My final Seminar was left to the end because I want to attend the SEND. I ended up with Dr Kay Mathieson www.lindenlearning.org 15:00-16:00. SEND: Understanding typical and atypical behaviours. I guess that was all I need to start the #TransitionalDevelopments back to the time of my Puberty when my Father was struck down with Parkinson’s disease. I am on this mission to get back to the place before I experienced childhood traumas. The traumas that LEYF Nurseries trigger into PTSD from the time I get back from burying my MOTHER. I am closing everyone out of my life until I sort my personal matters out. I have from now until the 8th April 2018. Now my left eye is foggy and I don’t know what is happening. First time I would be panicking. But I am taking it one day at a time.
I attended 2 Seminars at the Nursery World Magazine NWS2018. 10:00-11:00 #JuneOsullivan of LEYF Nurseries. Quality provision – building a skilled and motivated early years team. In due course I’m going to unpick this to show the world the double standa…
My final Seminar was left to the end because I want to attend the SEND. I ended up with Dr Kay Mathieson www.lindenlearning.org 15:00-16:00. SEND: Understanding typical and atypical behaviours. I guess that was all I need to start the #TransitionalDevelopments back to the time of my Puberty when my Father was struck down with Parkinson’s disease. I am on this mission to get back to the place before I experienced childhood traumas. The traumas that LEYF Nurseries trigger into PTSD from the time I get back from burying my MOTHER. I am closing everyone out of my life until I sort my personal matters out. I have from now until the 8th April 2018. Now my left eye is foggy and I don’t know what is happening. First time I would be panicking. But I am taking it one day at a time.
Dinner tonight is Oats Porridge & Cream Crackers. Have to add my Sweetened Condense Milk to make it Palatable/tasty. Never promised to CET out of my Diet at all? So now I get on with the jobs at hand so I can continue with the PROJECTS!
Lori Reid Taurus Apr 21 – May 21 You can count on support at home to reduce that mountain of domestic chores. As a result, you’re able to put in a sterling performance at work. A joint project is held up, offering time for tweaks. Call me to hear when someone needs your special TLC.
Knows nutn bout dis, cause Tom is still under the weather. There goes my SAH as he had to go to the Doctor. Well let me go check out dis Tweaks ting yah Maama?
Happy belated bd to my sister Denese Clarke, grand nephew Nicholas Ann Chambers & fren Joyce Green. Sorry I missed u but I was sick worst than a dog. X Mervelee Myers.
Ms Joyce Green it seemed as even U did miss fi U owna BD mi gal? 2day is dah 8th & Ur BD was dah 3rd! suh me just deyah a wonder if me haffi offer U 1 a my specks suh U nuh get di numbers dem mix up? & anyway U shoulda did know sey Shame a nuh Load, but it can bruck neck or even Friendships? Guess it depends which side a di Coin gets Flipped?
Me Mama still full a lyrics… When me intro TOM & said c the little man here… Mama laughingly said – Tan deh wid him U nuh waan nuh bigger man dan dat? Any1 who knows she is famous 4 her wicked laugh!!!
Had strangest call just now… International!!! So sum Geek talking bout my Computer… Told her I was gonna end the call since she wont disclose how she got my #…# She claimed I am wasting her time? Bit rich since I never called her…?
My friend Lovena Brown I got caught out by these peeps who caused me much grief b4! So if its 2 good 2 be tru I do have my ears 2 the ground dese days… ALERT!!
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Yep Michelle Mercy Ur bro Crampy did say him rather clothes me than feed me, but I guess he’d have 2 tek dat chat back now… Me eat less but still me middle naw stop EXPAND!!!
Another of me DNA coming 2 de Surface… Use de scarf fe wrap up from de Coal & it bruised off me Trademark WART… Now de spot a hot ME 2 Blurt North!!! Come Harry come Harry me distress…
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