Top 500 Charlena E. Jackson Quotes (2026 Update)
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451. “Dear Fathers of the Fatherless Children, Heads of households nowadays are being run by a healthy percentage of Chief Guardians. The Chief Guardian takes up multiple roles and wears many hats. She’s a leader and a groundbreaker. As she makes her struggles appear effortless, so she can gain strength to survive the next minute of the day.”

— Charlena E. Jackson

452. “If you let them paddle the boat, you are either going to starve or you are going to drown.”

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453. “Not all tears are meant for mourning.”

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454. “I believe when you put yourself in your own mess that you should clean it up and start over. What’s wrong with that? Nothing. However, when someone else puts you in their mess, you do not know how to clean up the mess they’ve made.”

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455. “Why is race always a factor? Nowadays, people are so quick to categorize one another and put each other in a stereotypical bubble that they do not take time to know the authentic person. It is sad, and they are quick to judge by looking at someone’s skin.”

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456. “What you said caused a lot of damage. It is not the kind of damage that can’t be fixed. I will get over it sooner or later and forgive you, but things will not be the same.”

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457. “I am trying to make it the best way I can.”

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458. “I am willing to keep trying.”

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459. “I am a testimony. What was once an unknown outcome is now known.”

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460. “The silence in darkness and in broad daylight is killing me.”

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461. “Fathers of the fatherless son and daughters, your children want to see you, your children want to spend time with you, your children want you to be a part of their lives. You all are too focused on what you “think” you should be doing to benefit the mother. Let it be known, you are not doing the mother of your children any favors. The mother of your children is the one who is pulling the entire ship; it would be nice if you all jump on board to share the load.”

— Charlena E. Jackson

462. “There are always conditions to love. Regardless of who you are accepting or receiving love from. Remember – there are always conditions.”

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463. “Yet, I still somehow and somewhere let love shine through the darkest hours, which lead to days. However, just like the wildflower, I am still here.”

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464. “It is always raining in my life, and the yellow dandelion is the sun.”

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465. “They say, you are a wildfire that is out of control. It doesn’t matter because nobody sees it; they only feel it. I burn and set fire to everyone who crosses me because they deserve it. Nobody deserves my kindness. My kindness to them is a weakness, so I created a wildfire in my mind and around me. My skin is brass, and I do not burn easily.”

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466. “However, the love you gave wasn’t in vain; it helped you to become a better person. The loss opened your eyes to see that you deserve so much better. It is alright to cry. You are finding your strength and you are beginning to find the voice within. You are special. You are unique. You are loved. There’s no need to be afraid. Life is a journey! You will make it. It’s okay to let go of the loss and count it all pure joy!”

— Charlena E. Jackson

467. “Do not stand up against a bully alone.”

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468. “You have to make a choice to either let the questions that are haunting you make you a better person or haunt you for the rest of your life. If you chose to let them haunt you, then guess what? It’s not going to change the situation because you still won’t have the answers to those questions.”

— Charlena E. Jackson

469. “Our children begin to drift away because of the scars and burdens. The sharp tongue of the silent killer constantly creates a cloud of confusion and friction over our children’s heads due to the verbal, mental, emotional, and physical abuse.”

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470. “Bullying is overlooked in the worst way. How much does a person have to endure before they break down mentally and spaz out, or before someone suffers a tragic loss?”

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471. “I cannot expect anything from anyone when I know exactly what I am going to get.”

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472. “I do not understand why a person has to choose to either be happy or walk in the shoes that someone has prepared and sized up for them, so it would fit perfectly in their eyes.”

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473. “I am the only one who can create the missing piece of the wing. I have created it, and now – I am whole. I now have both wings and I am preparing to fly. I am going to soar above your hate. I am soaring high and above your hurtful words. I have hold of my prey, which was your physical, mental, spiritual and emotional abuse, and took it with me when you let me drown. It is somewhere at the bottom of the ocean with the old me that will never be found again.”

— Charlena E. Jackson

474. “The stars choose our lovers. We were born into this world to be together. You are my better half. You are my person.”

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475. “How much better can life get than this? So much better!”

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476. “I’ve always been fully exposed and had to walk in a line filled with sharp curves from disappointment to disappointment.”

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477. “I Am More Than My Race: I was told by someone that I am not ‘pure black.’ What does that mean? I would love to meet a ‘pure black’ person. Shall I say more?”

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478. “Instead of passing the torch I am going to soar.”

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479. “Wow, for the first time, I looked in the mirror and truly smiled. What a new kind of wonderful day!”

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480. “Fathers of the fatherless sons and daughters, single mothers cannot fill the open wound.”

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481. “Why don’t you ever ask me what happened, first? You always ask the people who hurt other people what happened first, as if I am going to tell a fib.”

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482. “Somewhere in this world, the tides are rising high and washing away the negative tides of curses that bind my life. Somewhere the sun is sprinkling some glitter on the ocean’s surface, and in the same place, a bird’s feather is gently floating in the wind. Those thoughts alone give me faith because I know somewhere in the world what I imagine is happening precisely in that order. Therefore, I know that hope and faith do exist, and the impossible is possible.”

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483. “It’s time for us as young ladies to be unapologetic for our flaws and all. No ifs, ands or buts about it.”

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484. “Fallen warriors, you might fall, but you are like eagles! You work effortlessly as you soar high into the clouds. You ride the winds of change as you gather all of your strength, courage, and patience. You develop wisdom during your challenges of transformation while you tear down your boundaries one obstacle at a time.”

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485. “Dear Fathers of the Fatherless Children: We are told to live for today, however, the question is – how many people live for “today?” If you are living for “today” at the end of the day, could you say you took care of all of your responsibilities? Each day has a purpose; each day creates a memory, and each day should be precious.”

— Charlena E. Jackson

486. “You were talking as if I owed you something. I wouldn’t ever make you feel less than a human being. I always carried your load, your burden, and I always gave you a hand when you needed one or both of them. I never judged you, but you judged me.”

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487. “As I took in a deep breath, I felt renewed. As I released each breath, I let go of negative thoughts and energy.”

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488. “I had to mentally tiptoe around because I didn’t know my place. Apparently, I stepped on the wrong nerve, and it exploded.”

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489. “I am a human hazard because I destroy everything and everyone who gets in my way. They made me this way. Every time they neglected me, I was slowly fuming with heat. Every time they ignored me the fumes grew hotter from the smoke. Therefore, I became a human being gone bad. Every time they inhaled my fumes, I would cut them with my tongue’s quadruple swords and kill them with my words.”

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490. “We have to be our children’s powerful force. We have to be the light that beams in slowly but surely, and sooner rather than later, we will be the bright sun to help rescue our children from the darkness of the silent killer.”

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491. “Why is race always a factor?”

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492. “I am so empty inside. I make-believe and imagine the dragonflies have filled my empty arms of darkness with light.”

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493. “I was exposed to a cut-throat life that spoke a language of hate. The emptiness in my life had more than one million questions. However, I was immune to abandon answers. Although I had one million questions, I received two million answers that were one lie after another.”

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494. “We have to commit to the cause. We must discipline ourselves and disclose the silent killer’s tactics. We have to choose to fight for our children and hold everyone accountable for their actions. Parents who are aware and live in denial of their children’s actions should be held accountable for those actions. The parents know exactly what is going on, yet they choose not to do anything about it.”

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495. “Fathers of the fatherless sons and daughters, your presence will help build your children’s identity. Whether you know it or not, your presence builds security and confidence, and it will produce great strides in your children’s confidence and determination.”

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496. “You are entitled to speak your truth in a respectful way.”

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497. “I love the color black because it defines me. It is bold. There are so many people who discriminate against the color black for no reason. The color black has to work harder than any other color, but if people look closely, most of the time, you can see your reflection in the color black.”

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498. “Willingness to show we are interested in our children’s needs takes the burden and worries off their minds. It shows compassion on our end, and it builds trust on their end.”

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499. “You thought my words were cold, but your actions were colder.”

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500. “You had death in your eyes while I had tears in mines.”

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