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Monique @justmoniquek.bsky.social · 19h

3️⃣ It’s love that doesn’t quit. 3/3
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Monique @justmoniquek.bsky.social · 19h

2️⃣ Izzabelle, my sweet pup, reminds me of that kind of resilience. When I’m anxious or frustrated, she quietly taps my arm or boops my leg just enough to pull me back to the present. No words, no fanfare. Just care. That simple act reminds me strength isn’t loud. It’s gentle. It’s consistent. 2/3

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Monique @justmoniquek.bsky.social · 19h

1️⃣ There’s a kind of strength that doesn’t make noise. It’s the kind that shows up when no one’s watching, when you keep going even though you’re tired or uncertain. 1/3 (Thread)

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Monique @justmoniquek.bsky.social · 1d

3️⃣ Refuse to let anyone or anything steal it. 3/3
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Monique @justmoniquek.bsky.social · 1d

2️⃣ It reminded me that joy doesn’t appear out of nowhere. It grows from the decision to notice what’s still alive, what’s still beautiful, even after loss. Life has a way of renewing itself if we let it. Find your joy, protect it. 2/3

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Monique @justmoniquek.bsky.social · 1d

1️⃣ I took this photo of a small evergreen rising in the middle of a burned forest. You can still see the blackened trunks behind it, but that little tree is thriving. 1/3 (Thread)

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Monique @justmoniquek.bsky.social · 2d

3️⃣ Compassion keeps us grounded when everything else feels uncertain. 3/3
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Monique @justmoniquek.bsky.social · 2d

2️⃣ He explained how federal layoffs and salary brackets are affecting timelines. He wasn’t trying to fix things, just to help me see the bigger picture. It was such a kind thing to do. His empathy reminded me that wealth isn’t measured by what we own, but by how we lift each other up. 2/3

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Monique @justmoniquek.bsky.social · 2d

1️⃣ I told Carl the other day that I was losing faith in my job search. He listened, really listened. Then he spent time researching the analyst market and came back with data showing how complicated things are right now. 1/3 (Thread)

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Monique @justmoniquek.bsky.social · 3d

3️⃣ Every shared meal is a reminder of how deeply connected we all are. 3/3
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Monique @justmoniquek.bsky.social · 3d

2️⃣ Hunger awareness reminds us that not everyone gets that same comfort. Food justice means making sure every person has access to nourishment, not just calories but care. 2/3

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Monique @justmoniquek.bsky.social · 3d

1️⃣ When I cook for someone, it is how I say they matter. My love language has always been food. Making things from scratch feels like giving a small piece of my heart to someone else. 1/3 (Thread)

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Monique @justmoniquek.bsky.social · 4d

3️⃣ The smallest consistent actions are often the ones that change the world. 3/3
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Monique @justmoniquek.bsky.social · 4d

2️⃣ That lesson still matters because prevention often starts with what’s easy to overlook. Science is more than chemistry. It’s physics, biology, engineering, and data, all working together to protect health and reveal truth. The next time something simple feels unimportant... 2/3

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Monique @justmoniquek.bsky.social · 4d

1️⃣ Sometimes it’s the smallest habits that protect the biggest hopes. Handwashing was once a radical idea. It took years of data, observation, and persistence to prove something so simple could save lives. 1/3 (Thread)

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Monique @justmoniquek.bsky.social · 6d

3️⃣ I'm one step closer to flying again 3/3
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Monique @justmoniquek.bsky.social · 6d

2️⃣ I didn’t realize how much that choice would matter until I was RIF’d this year.Now I’m still learning, still stretching, and still hopeful that soon the right opportunity will see the value I bring. Curiosity keeps me moving forward. 2/3

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Monique @justmoniquek.bsky.social · 6d

1️⃣ I went back to school after more than fifteen years in the data world, not because I had to. I wanted to show in a real way that I can do what I’ve been doing all along. Along the way, I earned certifications, built new skills, and learned tools that make me sharper and more effective 1/3 (Thread)

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Monique @justmoniquek.bsky.social · 7d

3️⃣ I’m ready to see where mine goes next. 3/3
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Monique @justmoniquek.bsky.social · 7d

2️⃣ I don’t know what comes next, but I’m learning to trust that uncertainty can still lead somewhere meaningful. 2/3

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Monique @justmoniquek.bsky.social · 7d

1️⃣ In February my path at LTG ended suddenly. It was hard, but it also opened space for reflection and renewal. 1/3(Thread)

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Monique @justmoniquek.bsky.social · 8d

3️⃣ wemust choose to keep our hearts open to one another. 3/3
Shine, My Lovelies!
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Monique @justmoniquek.bsky.social · 8d

2️⃣ Love isn’t about agreement. It’s about connection, about seeing the good in someone even when we walk different paths. Acceptance doesn’t mean we erase differences. It means we let truth breathe. 2/3

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Monique @justmoniquek.bsky.social · 8d

1️⃣ We don’t have to understand every choice someone makes to love and support them. That’s the beauty of compassion. 1/3 (Thread)

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Monique @justmoniquek.bsky.social · 9d

3️⃣ Say it out loud. 3/3
Shine, My Lovelies!
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#healthyandhappy #imgladyouarehere #shine #choosetoshine #mentalhealthawareness #neurodiversity #ADHD #remember1943 #doinglightinthedark #femaleleadership #femaleledtech
#understandingislove #moniqueuniques