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Alauna Dowd

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Humorist who cooks exquisite meals 4 fun. Joyful. Loving.Happy.Grateful.

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2016-2017 was a YEAR.

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@hairbymzt You're my Hero & taught me everything about business, how to manage a household, how to be fierce and brave. You're the best to do it & I'm so glad we got each other💖.

If you're in the Dallas/Plano area, swing thru & get your hair done OR cut (my baby is a Stylist AND a Barber)🙌🏽💖! #overachiever Photo shared by Alauna Dowd on September 14, 2023 tagging @alady21, and @cgrhair.

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Tasty.

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7 years ago today, I was viciously attacked by my exhusband. I used to get so anxious on this unfortunate anniversary, but not this year. I'm soooo full of joy, hope, & excitement about how much I've healed, how healthy & happy my Girlchildren are, how much I've overcome.

I am loved so thoroughly by an amazing partner who treats me like a princess. I have the most AMAZING friends who just give me so much joy. My health is being restored, & my home is being remodeled to my greatest desire .

I haven't worked a job in 6+ years, yet my bills are paid every month with extra left over most months.

The Girlchildren have EVERYTHING they need, & MOST of what they want. We live a good & blessed life.

To anyone experiencing domestic violence:

1. Run. Ain't no coming back once someone puts their hands on you.

2. Staying in an abusive relationship "for the kids" only teaches your daughters how to get beat up by their future boyfriends & your son's how to knock their future girlfriend's upside the head.

3. Staying in an abusive relationship because you're afraid "a man or woman won't desire me because I have kids/etc" is the craziest thing I've ever heard people utter. When the dating world found out I filed for divorce, there was a line formed of possible suitors tryna be STEPDADDY to THREE KIDS. Stop letting podcasters with receding hairlines & body odor tell you "what real men want".

4. I know you may not think you need it, but get some therapy. There was a DIRECT correlation between the quality of men that I dated vs the length of time I worked on myself in therapy.
Dudes I dated before therapy weren't in my best interest & played games; the man who found me after a year of therapy turned out to be the Love of my Life.

5. Give yourself Grace. You are doing the best you can with the cards you were dealt. Be as kind to yourself as you are to everyone else.

6. Secure therapy for your children when going thru & after your divorce. I can't stress the importance of giving your children the ability to speak their minds to a 3rd party when there is a family transition. The girlchildren had to process it. (Con't in the comments).

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I threw a lil sump on the grill so I ain't have to cook for the next 3-4 days 🤷🏽‍♀️. 28 chicken wings, 4lbs of shrimp, 1lb of salmon, 5lbs of crab legs, some hot dogs, honey baked beans, mac & cheese & some amish potato salad😅.

We ate so good, then I sat down & passed out 🫠. I ain't cooking for the next 5 days, cause its bbq in the fridge 💯.

***If these Girlchildren try to contact any of yall talmbout "aint nothing to eat", screenshot this page & send it back to them. They do not need anything sent to the house because we got plenty food in there🤷🏽‍♀️.***

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My twins are Jr High Students🥹. I'm excited for them as they tackle this next step together, and know they're going to do AMAZING things. Ana & Amora are beautiful, brilliant, and ready for the World💖.

Excuse me while I cry in the corner because they were just born a couple weeks ago😭....

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Surprise birthday dinners for 2 of my favorite people💖. Excellent food, hilarious fellowship, and a dedication to friendship keeps me going. The fact that ALL my friends & sisters look AMAZING?! How the whole entire crew cold? Dinner at blackwallhitchalexandria was off the chain. The dinner celebrating @_martynamarie_ birthday was so much fun! (I'm pretty sure I gave a tipsy toast to the birthday Girl on the mic in front of her 80yr old darling grandmother 😆🤦🏽‍♀️. Summer in the DMV is a great time....I love my life man🙌🏽🥰💯.

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My whole week was made when my sister @cgrhair spent it with me & the girlchildren. She took the girls on vacation & allowed me to heal a bit from my hospital stay. I'm spoiled beyond words and grateful for the love of this wonderful sister of mine💕. Add to that, I'm Sydney's favorite 🤷🏽‍♀️💕. You can't argue with the facts😆.

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There is a strong possibility that the girlchildren & nieces may get put out at Busch Gardens & Watercountry for sneak- snapping pictures after they get off the rides😆.

Them pictures cost 25$ each, so Ava just be having her phone up & ready to get the shot once they pop up on the screen 🤦🏽‍♀️😩. My baby is a MENACE😆

My sister @cgrhair told me that parking is $50 DAMN DOLLARS & $60 at the waterpark😩🚮. I'm glad they auntie love um cuz payin them kindsa prices ain't a part of my ministry 🫠.

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I'm a Handful❤️.

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I think I got Ava beat by an inch or two❤️.

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If you know, you know😉. 86° in my city today 🥰..And I get to wear my favorite color❤️.

I want a whole lotta money✨️❤️🥰.

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