What my heart says...By Monique "Katie" O'Donnell

Don't worry about being only one thing, embrace everything all that you are, all that makes you....you. The good, the bad, and the ugly. Embrace your darkness and light. There is always a balance. Don't be afraid to be unapologetically you. If people aren't listening and keep trying to silence you, talk over you, or talk down to you...speak the f*ck up. Let them hear your roar. Oh they didn't hear you? This is who you are, like it or not, hate it or love it...figure it the f*ck out. At end of the day do not make yourself smaller to make others feel better or more comfortable. You have a God given right to be you and walk in your truth unapologetically. Do not accept less than what you deserve from others. You deserve to be treated the same way you treat others, fairly, equally, with respect, compassion, and understanding. If they don't know how to then show them ❤ #beyou #unapologetically #darkness #light #tiger #whitetiger #kitty #hearmeroar #roar #1111 #2222 #3333 #4444 #5555 #6666 #7777 #8888 #levels https://www.instagram.com/p/ChWZhzMu989/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Unforgettable moments you don't wanna miss this August 💙 Perseids are the best if you've never seen them it's magical 🌠 especially camping. #August #AugustSuperMoon #LeoPortal #Perseids #MakeAWish #DreamsComeTrue #Saturn #Moon #Mars #Heavens #Stars (at Lake Jackson, Manassas) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cg6WsS-OXdi/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

August blessings and opportunities #August #blessings #opportunities (at Lake Jackson, Manassas) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cg6VvfQuyVy/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Still going through mine but it has definitely taken a toll...feel like been through hell and repeatedly this Spring/Summer. Getting stronger but still don't feel like me...no matter how hard I push or work towards normal. One of the hardest things I've gone through. Some days and nights are harder than others... #life #storms #strength #hellandback #1111 #223 (at Lake Jackson, Manassas) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cg6Go6Eup_9/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Sidekick for today ❤ (at Lake Jackson, Manassas) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cg43Nbguv91/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Always remember... #ReachfortheSTARS #Dreams #life #passions #faith #trust #wishes #hope #nothibgisimpossible (at Lake Jackson, Manassas) https://www.instagram.com/p/CglYFSfOoZa/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

I've always resonated with wolves 🐺 howling at the moon at night 🌕 I've been wanting a tattoo of one howling at the moon since I was little. As well as a pawprint 🐾 #wolves #moon #howling #wolveshowlingatthemoon #wolfhowlingatthemoon #1515 #tattoo #night #darkness #howling #lonewolf #wolfpack (at Lake Jackson, Manassas) https://www.instagram.com/p/CgbvDnBOh0h/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

When you do the unexpected ....while sometimes in life...that is one of the funnest things. Especially when you are predictable...yell plot twist...you'll be surprised who you shock. Especially when there are so many sides of you, so few get to see. Bottom line...it's your life, your story, above all follow your heart ❤ Trust your intuition. Don't be so quick to please others, appease people, or be afraid to ask questions. Stand up for yourself, even when it is hardest. You'll be surprised just how strong you really are in the face of adversity. #Life #Love #Stories #Writing #MorningThoughts #thoughts #insomnia #insomniac #writeyourstory #listen #bebrave #befearless #unexpected #livewithwrecklessabandon #predictable #predictability #followyourheart #beyou #trustyourintuition #patience #blessings (at Lake Jackson, Manassas) https://www.instagram.com/p/CgZJqD1uuZw/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Beautiful night out 🌌 #stars #darkness #summernights #beauty in #darkness https://www.instagram.com/p/CgVkTReuXQo/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Make a wish with all of your heart 🌌💙 #wishes #hopes #dreams #goals #life #dreamscometrue (at Lake Jackson, Manassas) https://www.instagram.com/p/CgTzGYGFWzw/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Make a wish with all of your heart 🌌💙 #wishes #hopes #dreams #goals #life #dreamscometrue (at Lake Jackson, Manassas) https://www.instagram.com/p/CgTyhC4OCYF/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Deepest thoughts and wishes 🌌 #wishes #stars #life (at Lake Jackson, Manassas) https://www.instagram.com/p/CgTxamzOrEe/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

When you are gifted in ways people cannot understand or begin to fathom since I was little 🌌 #gifts #foresight #blessings #curse #doubleedgedsword #life (at Lake Jackson, Manassas) https://www.instagram.com/p/CgTmN-Ou0Ql/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

...and God it is beautiful 😻🌌 especially Summer nights... #night #summernights #beautiful (at Lake Jackson, Manassas) https://www.instagram.com/p/CgTlvm6Okq2/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Sometimes something dark can change that but overtime you learn to fear the darkness less 🌌 💙 #stars #darkness (at Lake Jackson, Manassas) https://www.instagram.com/p/CgTlW4dOJH2/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Only then do your problems and worries seem sooooo small 🌌 💙 #Night #Stars #overwhelming #Overthinking #life (at Manassas, Virginia) https://www.instagram.com/p/CgTlCy_OPCY/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=