Top 500 Charlena E. Jackson Quotes (2024 Update)
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201. “I can speak up for myself, but I decided you are not worth my time. You do not have the power to bully me anymore. I know who I am.”

— Charlena E. Jackson

202. “I wonder why people want to be so cruel with their words. The kids that bully me are so rude, nasty and disrespectful. How can a person feel good for making someone else feel bad? I do not understand.”

— Charlena E. Jackson

203. “I was being drilled again, for something someone did to me. I followed the rules, told the teacher, and once again – I still got punished for it. How and why did I get in trouble? Wow – what sense does that make? None. None what so ever. Once again, I was being bullied and it was ignored.”

— Charlena E. Jackson

204. “You don’t have to be alone; you are making the choice to be alone.”

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205. “Life is beautiful. One thing’s for sure, we do not need a magnifying glass to see it. The naked eye shows us exactly what we need to see.”

— Charlena E. Jackson

206. “It’s time for a change. You have to loosen up and live life. Better yet, enjoy life.”

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207. “Fathers of the fatherless sons and daughters, your children deserve nothing less than your best. They deserve to have your love, support, and your presence in their life full-time.”

— Charlena E. Jackson

208. “I felt pity for the willow tree; although its roots were shallow, it gave people hope. However, I did not think people appreciated it. It reminded me of life – you could be good to others and help them get ahead and give them hope, but when it was their turn to return the favor, they were nowhere to be found. Therefore, your core and roots were shallow and weak. All because you gave someone comfort and hope.”

— Charlena E. Jackson

209. “If more people are comfortable in their skin and think for themselves, then I do not believe manipulation and hate would be so dominant in the world today.” -Charlena E. Jackson, Why are You Obsessed with My Race?”

— Charlena E. Jackson

210. “I always had my blackness and whiteness question. It hurts because I feel like you are asking me to question my relationship with my mother and father.”

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211. “Stand firm, speak up – because silence is not golden, instead, it is deadly. Do not ignore being bullied, because it will never stop. Throughout my challenges with being bullied, I learned I have a choice, I have a voice, I have power over my thoughts, and my bully does not have power over me. Do not stand up against a bully alone.”

— Charlena E. Jackson

212. “Life comes with many surprises – I’ve learned that if we have solid support along the way, life isn’t as bad as it appears.”

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213. “Words hurt my feelings. It really hurts when everyone else laughs too. It is not a good feeling. Not a good feeling at all.”

— Charlena E. Jackson

214. “You have a fire under your feet and nobody can put out those flames.”

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215. “I am not perfect, but I do know I am amazing. I am like fire – I am rising and walking into my freedom.”

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216. “Who I am – I am burning in the night of darkness, and I can see and acknowledge my flames. I have survived because I have written my own story. I did not let anyone write it for me.”

— Charlena E. Jackson

217. “I always wondered how a wildflower can be so soft when it is stepped on and covered by weeds. It is because the earth has covered it in boundless, endless love. I am a wildflower; there is no such thing as being tamed; we take what is given and somehow find our way.”

— Charlena E. Jackson

218. “Memories hit me as if lightning had struck my chest.”

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219. “You can and will do this.”

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220. “What can you improve on today?”

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221. “Love never runs out – because, at the beginning and end of the day, love is still there because you should always love yourself.”

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222. “What’s the point of complicating my life? I am always back to where I started, and then... I relive the same patterns, but on a more difficult journey.”

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223. “We need to open our eyes and see bullying for what it is. The silent killer is stirring the pot, manipulating our children and stealing their innocence. Some of our children have given in to the fight but there is no reason why our children should submit to physical harm, verbal abuse, and being tortured for no reason.”

— Charlena E. Jackson

224. “Now, I can finally break free from their web.”

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225. “I am trying to make it.”

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226. “I won’t compromise or apologize for something I didn’t do.”

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227. “Dear Fathers of the Fatherless Children: Be a part of your son’s and daughter’s success instead of their pain.”

— Charlena E. Jackson

228. “Every single day is a game of tug-of-war; I have to fight, push, and pull for something.”

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229. “Love is an intense emotion that will take a toll on you mentally, emotionally and physically in an unselfish, yet bittersweet way that develops into a deep affection; and sometimes, an unknown outcome.”

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230. “Father of the fatherless son, now is the time to take ownership and see your own responsibility in the problem. Do not be a missing mystery. Do not be a fatherless father that covers up his flaws. Own up to it, and be the start of healing the unhealed fatherless son.”

— Charlena E. Jackson

231. “I hope one day you will see through the hate and welcome the love that I have to give.”

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232. “Bullying shouldn’t be taken lightly. Bullying is a Silent Killer!”

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233. “Bullies have issues within themselves and they are uncomfortable in their skin. So, they’d rather make someone feel bad to pick themselves up. I wonder why people want to be so cruel with their words. The kids that bully me are so rude, nasty and disrespectful. How can a person feel good for making someone else feel bad? I do not understand.”

— Charlena E. Jackson

234. “I feel like I am weak, and my weakness has been exposed to the light.”

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235. “What you did to me doesn’t define who I am. I am beautiful. I am at peace. You no longer have permission to steal my joy. My joy belongs to me and me only.”

— Charlena E. Jackson

236. “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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237. “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.”

— Charlena E. Jackson

238. “What’s the point of it all when I never had an opportunity to make a mistake? If I did one thing wrong, they would give up on me. 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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239. “You have to realize it is impossible to be the shero to everyone. There comes a time when you have to make a difficult decision to say no to the ones you love. If not, you will be fighting a never-ending battle that you will lose every time. Sad but true, you have to be cruel to be kind, otherwise, you will be defeated.”

— Charlena E. Jackson

240. “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.”

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241. “I had to defend myself because I was tired of hurting and being bullied.”

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242. “You know a person can bring out the best in you, but a person has the ability to bring out the worst in you as well.”

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243. “I finally took the veil off, and I am not hiding behind the curtains anymore.”

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244. “Are you putting your best foot forward? If so, do not stress or worry – you can only do your best. If not, what can you improve on today?”

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245. “I know mentally, I’m able to do whatever I put my mind to. It just takes time, love, dedication, strength, and the will to keep pushing forward.”

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246. “I am grateful to look in the mirror to see a new and improved me.”

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247. “My guard is always up because of how some people would treat me because I am biracial.”

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248. “I cannot live in your world of hate. Love wins.”

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249. “Dear Fathers of the Fatherless Children, Your definition of “family structure” is being a father that is selfish, a slacker, “sperm donor,” and a self-centered person because you’re only looking out for yourself.”

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250. “You can do it! You can find the strength to carry this load.”

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