Tamyara Brown
Jul 24, 2017 · 2 min read

Dear Fear,

You and I have been in a committed relationship from the time I was a little girl. In an instant you reminded me of how I would fall and hurt myself on the bike. The very fear of scraping my knees, and feeling the pain kept me captive of ever riding. It happen when I was six. Our relationship grew in leadership camp, standing on log, surrounded around friends and administrators screaming, “trust us we won’t let you hit the ground.”

Fear you whispered in my ear, “they won’t catch you.” I believed in you for fifty minutes straight until the voice of reason said, “trust them.” Fear you have been the reason I didn’t move to California, or dance in front of people, and most of all snatching away faith.

I’ve believed in you so much you’re apart of me, embedded in me but this time around you won’t dictate my moves, my actions, or keep me in bondage of fulfilling my dreams. I know you and I have a safe relationship, one that is forever and a day. You and I have avoided life, love, and even what my heart desires. I realize now you’re selfish and won’t let go.

I’m removing the shackles, releasing myself from your chains and allowing faith to be my guide. You are fire forever and a day. The divorce papers are in t signed, sealed and coming express mail. I’m over you holding me back. I am not going to allow you to stop me from my destiny. My dreams are bigger than your drama. My life is not meant to operate in Fear. I am believing in my career, my life and family. Pushing forward and fear throw your stones but this ambitious butterfly will soar.

Sincerely, Tamyara

Tamyara Brown

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Author of six novels my latest, Love Has No Waist Size. Lover of a good book, writing,cupcakes follow me on instagram: tamluvstowrite39 tamluvstowrite.com

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