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Michael Massey

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Truth Filled Tension Breaking Creative Psalmist
❤️: @splorinwith_lauren
🗣: @michaelsings
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“Progress is through the door of suffering”

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There is so much shit going on in my life right now that it won’t fit in a caption. First time I haven’t been depressed in maybe 20 years, so my energy and vibe matches what the prophet Nick Hustles says. taken in Gilbert, Arizona by @michaelrmassey

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Happy Father’s Day, @michaelrmassey ❤️ You have truly grown as a father and continue to push yourself to be a better dad every single day. Even when it isn’t easy, you show up for her. Baby bean is lucky to have you. Never forget that. She told me this morning, “I love my dada SO much and always will.” Or at least that’s how I interpreted “bah! Brrrr glaaahhh dadadada.” ❤️ by @michaelrmassey

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There are few joys greater than being father. To my darling Emily Paige, know that your dad is doing his damndest to be everything you need as you grow. Not good enough. Not “you turned out fine.” More. I’m excited to watch you continue your journey experiencing everything for the first time, and thank you so much for letting me be one of your guides as you do. I love you, baby bean. by @michaelrmassey

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I’ve been listening to @converge for a long time. I’ve never had the chance to see them live. The other night I rectified that and it just solidified why I like them so much. Energy, aggression, and undeniable originality. Thanks for coming to AZ, guys. taken in The Nile by @michaelrmassey

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2 months ago

I deleted my last post. I chose a shitty picture and Lauren told me it made her uncomfortable. I’m grateful for someone who will be honest with me even when I’m not always easy to be honest with. In truth, this has been a pretty bad Mother’s Day for my wife and she didn’t deserve it. We’ve been arguing and trying to figure out the balance of being parents while also keeping up with our lives and trying not to lose ourselves in the process. Trying not to lose US in the process. But we have not been okay, and that’s hard to type or admit because this is always a space for highs—not lows. I chose this picture because it’s from an easier time when we didn’t have the challenge of parenthood. When our struggles weren’t amplified by having a baby. We’re trying to get back there, but it’s not easy and I’d be wary of anyone who says it is. I chose to post this as a marker in the ground for future progress. To encourage others who might be silently dealing with something similar. I want to look back and see the progress. I don’t want to be the same Michael I am today. Regardless of what I have to work on, my commitment to my wife is the same as my vows:

“To always pull your calling forward, while you push me into mine
When you need comfort, I’ll be the one with which you can cry
To be a cheerleader for your purpose, a loud voice to fight for you
To love, honor, and protect for whatever you’re led to do

In your eyes I see my best friend, my love, and confidant
I see the mother you will be, I see the space for them inside your heart
I see a shifting of our generation from the words that you will speak
I see your potential, my love, I sense the giant you are and will be”

I’ll never stop pushing for you, Lauren. It’s our only path forward. Together. For real this time: Happy Mother’s Day. You deserved more than you got today. I love you. by @michaelrmassey

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2 months ago

I’ve know this guy a long time. He’s been a friend to me through all the peaks and valleys life inevitably brings. I’ve watched him grow as a person in multiple ways. I was there when he married Erika. I was there when his daughter Eden was born. I have had the immense pleasure of being his friend through awesome times and not so awesome times. We’ve travelled together, gone to shows together, laughed together, I’ve cried with him while he awkwardly waits for it to end (lol), and we’ve trained together. He’s the reason I got into jiujitsu and he’s the one who motivates me to work out. I’ve looked up to him for a long time and I’m so grateful we get to be friends. Today is his birthday and I’m particularly glad he was born. HBD, J. Wells. Let’s go to warped tour in July. by @michaelrmassey

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3 months ago

April 4th, 2025 ❤️
The day I became a mother.
The day our world became you.

One year of learning you, loving you, and watching your personality unfold. Silly, sassy, serious, and so uniquely you.

I can’t wait to watch you grow into who you are meant to be.

May we always remember to pause in every season, the loud ones and the quiet ones, and be grateful we get to be your parents.

Happy first birthday my wonderful daughter.✨ taken in Gilbert, Arizona by @michaelrmassey

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4 months ago

It’s the last night before you turn one, and I keep thinking about all the nights your dad and I once wondered if we would ever get to be parents at all.

There were so many moments filled with waiting, uncertainty, and quiet heartbreak that no one really saw. And now here we are, one year into loving you, the most beautiful little girl, and somehow all of those hard chapters make this one feel even more sacred.

Being your parents is the greatest thing that has ever happened to us. And tonight, I’m just sitting in the gratitude of the life we once prayed for, now asleep down the hall.

Happy almost one, our girl. We are honored to be your parents. by @michaelrmassey

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4 months ago

Stay. If you’re struggling, reach out to people who love you or use one of the resources below. We need you here. 🇺🇸 🇨🇦Call or Text: 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline) by @michaelrmassey

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4 months ago

Happy birthday to the man who is not only the love of my life, but one of the most wonderful human beings I have ever known.

You are the kind of person people are lucky to cross paths with. You are thoughtful, curious, kind, and with a mind that is so uniquely beautiful. The way you think, the way you care, and the way you try to understand the world and the people in it is one of the things I admire most about you. You are so deeply worth knowing and so easy to love.

But the greatest gift has been watching you become a father this past year. Watching you step into being a dad with so much intention, patience, emotional sensitivity, and love has been one of the most beautiful things I have ever witnessed. Our baby is so lucky to be raised by a man who will listen, support, teach, and love the way you do.

And I would just like to formally say that since I spent your birthday last year in labor all day, I think we can all look forward to this year being a little less traumatic 🥳

Happy birthday, my love. We love you so much. 🤍 by @michaelrmassey

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4 months ago

She’s teething, we have 6 hours of sleep between us, we’re tired, we’re short with each other, and also working full time. But I’ll be damned if this isn’t where I’ll go when I die. taken in Gilbert, Arizona by @michaelrmassey

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11 months✨ Oh my baby bean 🥹 How this year has flown by. You are so bold and brilliant. You love reading, you use sign language and pointing to communicate with us, you have the funniest faces when you get water on your face or get super excited. You are crawling and pulling yourself up on everything AND you just got your first tooth. We can’t wait to see what this next month brings. Oh and your favorite items right now are your lovey and a fresh fruit popsicle. ❤️ one month to go before we have a sweet toddler 🥹❤️ by @michaelrmassey

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