https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thank-you-for-being-a-positive-voice-in-my-head Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 23 Apr 2026 01:22:10 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thank-you-for-being-a-positive-voice-in-my-head/page/2#post-1670097 Tue, 31 May 2016 14:39:44 +0000 Sihaya 1670097@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you Debbie and Barbara Diane. It is indeed more common than we know. Whenever I give this speech, I am moved by several people who then come up to share their stories with me. They need friends like you to be a supportive presence in their lives. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thank-you-for-being-a-positive-voice-in-my-head/page/2#post-1669796 Mon, 30 May 2016 21:27:44 +0000 Barbara Diane 1669796@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you for sharing such a personal story. I have to say that as much as I am inspired with what you taught us, I am also very sorry that you lived with such violence in your home. <br />Also, it is a reminder to be sensitive to others and on the lookout for any signs of abuse, as it is more widespread many of us are aware. Than I was aware. A friend in passing casually used an odd phrasing and I let it pass rather than questioning it. I should have paid attention. Luckily, she is alright now, but...<br />Grateful for your insight, thanks to your friend even though he passed, a reminder to be that good of a friend, and that our words really matter. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thank-you-for-being-a-positive-voice-in-my-head/page/2#post-1669628 Mon, 30 May 2016 15:16:10 +0000 Debbie 1669628@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Very powerful! I forwarded the link to my daughters! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thank-you-for-being-a-positive-voice-in-my-head#post-1668135 Fri, 27 May 2016 13:43:20 +0000 Sihaya 1668135@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>RoseandJoan - so nice to see your name again. Glad that you're still on the forum. Your kids must be so much older now. </p> <p>Gail, thank you very much. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thank-you-for-being-a-positive-voice-in-my-head#post-1667792 Thu, 26 May 2016 22:19:55 +0000 Gail 1667792@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Just watched and it is powerful and wonderful. You are a great speaker.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thank-you-for-being-a-positive-voice-in-my-head#post-1667724 Thu, 26 May 2016 19:58:49 +0000 RoseandJoan 1667724@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Welcome back Sihaya, I have bookmarked your talk to listen at my leisure over the weekend.</p> <p>You were such a warm and strong voice on the forum when I joined, your name reappearing has given me a dose of the butterflies xo </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thank-you-for-being-a-positive-voice-in-my-head#post-1667697 Thu, 26 May 2016 18:49:15 +0000 Sihaya 1667697@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you Maneera, Marianna, Adelfa, and Ornella. Marianna, congrats on your job and career - so glad to hear things are going great. Adelfa, look forward to hearing the magic that happens once you let those voices in. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thank-you-for-being-a-positive-voice-in-my-head#post-1667462 Thu, 26 May 2016 11:51:44 +0000 Ornella 1667462@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thank-you-for-being-a-positive-voice-in-my-head#post-1667395 Thu, 26 May 2016 06:17:52 +0000 Adelfa 1667395@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you, Sihaya! I am in a new (very difficult) position and I have been blessed to have many people tell me I'm doing a really good job. But do I let the voices in? Not much. Thanks for the tutorial on letting them in! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thank-you-for-being-a-positive-voice-in-my-head#post-1667270 Wed, 25 May 2016 23:53:57 +0000 marianna 1667270@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I just listened to your talk. WOW! Very powerful and something all of us can relate to. I love the idea that failure is the opportunity to learn. I also love what you said about how we react to compliments vs criticism. How wise it would be if we asked questions when we received compliments and actually believed the compliment. Thanks for sharing.</p> <p>Ps - yes I'm doing well. Landed a job with a great company and have been with them for 3 years now. Learning about the CPG industry and am discovering what kind of work I'd like to pursue. All good! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thank-you-for-being-a-positive-voice-in-my-head#post-1667020 Wed, 25 May 2016 16:58:42 +0000 Maneera 1667020@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sihaya, thank you so much for sharing this. I'm taking your advice on compliments &amp; criticisms to heart. Your personal stories are both moving and inspiring....a true testament of "this too shall pass".</p> <p>Congratulations on all your achievements. You've made both your mum &amp; Jalil proud </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thank-you-for-being-a-positive-voice-in-my-head#post-1667016 Wed, 25 May 2016 16:54:30 +0000 Sihaya 1667016@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you Angie - you have made such a difference in my life. I am deeply grateful. </p> <p>Sandy, Diana, Diane, Rachylou - thank you very much. Hope you will share with those to whom you are a "Jalil". </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thank-you-for-being-a-positive-voice-in-my-head#post-1666968 Wed, 25 May 2016 16:35:23 +0000 rachylou 1666968@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow wow wow!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thank-you-for-being-a-positive-voice-in-my-head#post-1666957 Wed, 25 May 2016 16:25:49 +0000 Anonymous 1666957@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, an amazing and moving talk. It was fantastic. Thank you so much for sharing this, Sihaya. So, so inspiring. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thank-you-for-being-a-positive-voice-in-my-head#post-1666951 Wed, 25 May 2016 16:09:58 +0000 Diana 1666951@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sihaya, your talk was amazing.&nbsp; So powerful and moving, and I think I really needed to hear your message right now.&nbsp; I'm definitely guilty of dwelling on the failures and criticisms while giving short shrift to the compliments.&nbsp; Your voice will definitely be one of the ones I will hear in my head from now on.&nbsp; Thank you.&nbsp; </p> <p>PS - welcome back, and you look great!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thank-you-for-being-a-positive-voice-in-my-head#post-1666947 Wed, 25 May 2016 16:01:13 +0000 SandyG 1666947@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Your TED talk deserves a wide audience, truly helping make the world a better place. What a great accomplishment! Thanks for sharing your thoughtful and moving advice with us.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thank-you-for-being-a-positive-voice-in-my-head#post-1666939 Wed, 25 May 2016 15:39:16 +0000 Angie 1666939@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sihaya, lovely that you're receiving such gracious comments from our community. You know I think you're fabulous, and appreciate your YLF support all these years later. Much love to you.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thank-you-for-being-a-positive-voice-in-my-head#post-1666904 Wed, 25 May 2016 14:11:47 +0000 Sihaya 1666904@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Marianna - so nice to see your name. Hope your career is flourishing and happy to talk anytime!</p> <p>Ledonna, thank you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thank-you-for-being-a-positive-voice-in-my-head#post-1666873 Wed, 25 May 2016 13:08:45 +0000 Ledonna N. 1666873@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well how moving,powerful and encouraging your words were. As we make this journey together I could feel your words of inspiration soft moving yet impactful. Thank you so much for sharing. I will be keeping this a part of a reminder of what a journey to self is all about. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thank-you-for-being-a-positive-voice-in-my-head#post-1666864 Wed, 25 May 2016 12:47:25 +0000 marianna 1666864@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi! I will listen to your Ted talk this evening but I wanted to say hello! I remember you dearly from the early forum years and the time you took to give me career advice when I was struggling. xo </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thank-you-for-being-a-positive-voice-in-my-head#post-1666837 Wed, 25 May 2016 12:01:42 +0000 Sihaya 1666837@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, thank you Kate, Kallygirl, and Style Fan.&nbsp;Funny you mention hair - as this was shortly after one of my worse haircuts :-)&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thank-you-for-being-a-positive-voice-in-my-head#post-1666802 Wed, 25 May 2016 10:06:45 +0000 Style Fan 1666802@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Listened to the Ted talk this morning.&nbsp; Very moving.&nbsp; I am thinking about how I tend to deal on criticism and brush off compliments.&nbsp; I will reflect more on this.</p> <p>Great outfit.&nbsp; Love your hair. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thank-you-for-being-a-positive-voice-in-my-head#post-1666762 Wed, 25 May 2016 06:06:09 +0000 kellygirl 1666762@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am so moved by your stories, Sihaya. Thank you for sharing, Jalil and, my goodness, you look amazing! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thank-you-for-being-a-positive-voice-in-my-head#post-1666760 Wed, 25 May 2016 05:57:39 +0000 Kate 1666760@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sihaya, you are now a voice in my head. Thank you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thank-you-for-being-a-positive-voice-in-my-head#post-1666724 Wed, 25 May 2016 03:13:46 +0000 Sihaya 1666724@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you Suz. You warmed my heart at a moment where I needed a Jalil voice myself </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thank-you-for-being-a-positive-voice-in-my-head#post-1666722 Wed, 25 May 2016 03:08:03 +0000 Suz 1666722@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sihaya, thank you so much for sharing this story with us, and for sharing it with the world. You speak powerfully and movingly and (of course) you <b>look</b> amazing!!&nbsp;</p> <p>I am sharing this with my daughter; she is at an age where she needs to listen to find her Jalil.&nbsp;</p> <p>Your warmth is <b>so </b>infectious.&nbsp;</p> <p>Taking your lesson on compliments and criticism to heart. :)&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thank-you-for-being-a-positive-voice-in-my-head#post-1666704 Wed, 25 May 2016 02:25:30 +0000 Sihaya 1666704@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Tanya, it was great to see you still active on the forum. And I've really enjoyed reading the pencil skirt suggestions everyone so generously provided! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thank-you-for-being-a-positive-voice-in-my-head#post-1666628 Wed, 25 May 2016 00:47:01 +0000 deb 1666628@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you so much for sharing this!!! You look beautiful. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thank-you-for-being-a-positive-voice-in-my-head#post-1666606 Wed, 25 May 2016 00:29:38 +0000 Tanya 1666606@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So nice to see you posting again, Sihaya, you have been missed!&nbsp; I am so impressed that you gave a TED talk and will listen to it later tonight when I have more time.&nbsp; You are an inspiration! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/thank-you-for-being-a-positive-voice-in-my-head#post-1666605 Wed, 25 May 2016 00:26:24 +0000 Anna 1666605@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, a TED talk? Way to go! I can't wait to listen. And your outfit looked great. </p>