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Katie Strickland 𓃱

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***Trigger warning***

Yesterday someone said "Melva I had no idea, but how?" And so here I am on a plane writing an unplanned post.

If you are new here, my story is not just Paris and parties. There are some very lenghty chapters that involved depression, friends who staged an intervention to get me to leave an abusive relationship (it did not work, I stayed and left muuuch later), multiple sexual assaults/ rape that I held secret for years riddled with shame and the infertility yea that one still pops up from time-to-time. It still hurts to admit that there were 'friends' in my hardest seasons who left, gave up, and were embarrassed by me. They know who they are and now they conveniently want to talk given who I am now. Funny how that works...

When the person yesterday said she had no idea, she could not understand how I achieved anything after a little preview of my full story. I thought its time to run this back because IG should not just be a highlight reel. Everyone will hurt, heal, hope and experience joy.

In this moment, I am talking exclusively to the person who feels broken and is numbing the pain.

I see you.

I want you to do one of the hardest things I have ever done: Fight.

For those curious, this business exist in spite of pain. Life tried it and failed. I am professionally unshakeable/unstoppable because this purpose was always mine to live out.

Simply put, God did.
I followed.
It happens to be my turn.
And yes, Paris is a chapter but that's just one piece of the larger beautiful, complex story of Me.

So, if you are in a season of pain, know this.

▫️You WILL pass all your tests.

▫️Your testimony will be triumphant.

▫️Your next chapters will be epic.

And no, it will not come easy. This is not soft life. Its real life. Again you will have to fight. But on a random day you may be asked how you did it? You'll tell them you fought.

Consider this your reminder. You are meant to be. The world needs your gifts and I personally know God does not make mistakes.

Blessings to those that feel broken. #fight.

I am rooting for you!

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that’s about it 👍👍

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successful harryweekend 🪩🌈🕺🏼

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summer you were good to me!!!💛

@peppermayo #peppermayo

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My life be like oohhhh ahhhhh

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out n about

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We’re him

4th🎆

Wish you could see my jorts in this

Bubble and gum ofc

Aesthetic Ikr

Thanks everyone for all the flowers

It’s now the 5th

Aura

Keeps me humble 🙏

timmi stoner

Back to aesthetic! Full circle!

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Could get used to this life!🥰

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Had way too much fun glamming these girls for the I Love Boosters photoshoot day ✨ Loved leaning into a clean editorial vibe — sometimes less is more, especially with all the amazing pops of color and vibrancy! Thanks again for letting me play @paintedbyjeremy

Makeup by @chrismakeupfx 💄
Hair by @tlove4star
Models @ivylightsey @katiestrickland08

📸 @ohpetelee

Makeup Designer: @paintedbyjeremy
Costume Designer: @shirleykurata
Hair Designer: @hairbyjessidean

@iloveboostersmovie @bootsriley @neonrated

#iloveboosters #makeupartist #iloveboostersmakeup #fashion

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One thing about me is

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Shoutout to ems camera

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Come to work with me ✨

Have you booked a style consultation for your next project? Elevated style is just a click away. Step into the Fab Lane with me! Let’s kick start your Chic Evolution 👗

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