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Ledonna N.

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So I went through alot of emotional real life stuff. I found myself getting lost in the world wide inter web. It was becoming my life. I had to find a balance. I have now found it sort of. I am at the computer 12-14 hrs a day to include breaks. So I will be here maybe just not as obsessively. I did venture out into the real world. I belong to a thrifting group in the chicagoland area and we have regular meet ups. It is like a local YouLookFAB.

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rachylou

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I missed you! Glad you're back! True tho, the Internets are a massive black hole (they just discovered the largest real black hole ever, did you hear?). Got to come up for air Can't wait to see your current WIWs!

Anonymous

Welcome. I understand all too well the emotional real life stuff. Sometimes we need to take a break, regroup, and then rejoin.

kkards

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nice to "see" you again....it's always nice when old friends by and catch up...

rabbit

Veteran

Great to see you, and you are so right about the time-suck that is the web. Really awesome you found a local meet-up group, what a great way to get out of the house and socialize and have fun with fashion.

deb

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So glad you are finding some balance.

abc

Veteran

Welcome back!!! Glad to have you here. Sounds like you're in a good place and that is wonderful to hear. Take care of yourself

Mochi

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I totally get this. I have a hard time being moderate and often feel the need to make a clean break for a while.

Angie

(website)

Fashion Stylist

Great to see you back, Ledonna. Glad you've worked through some stuff, and made fun thrifting friends. Please know that you are always welcome on YLF (we just celebrated TEN YEARS a few days ago - did you see the post?)

Ledonna N.

Veteran

Thank you everyone for being so understanding I love the YLF community. I will be present and active. I was just spending to much time online and becoming a recluse. Then I found a group on accident like you guys. I get to go to events and have so much fun. My life is such a 180 now. I am going to go and find the post about the 10 year anniversary. I would love to say I've been with YLF and you all that long because I lurked for about 5 or 6 years. I remember when YLF made the change to private and I could not see all of the fab that was going on. Lol forced me to come out of the shadows. I am grateful for that.

Because without you all YLF and Angie and Gregg my world was quite small and lonely it is much brighter now I'll add a few pictures just to let you all see.

I've met other women veterans who help serve our community through fashion outreach. The veterans thrift store helps supplement the nonprofit One Savvy Veteran.

I put together a fashion show and am the Voice of another. I get to meet all types of people from all walks of life. I get to engage people on different topics. I really like who I am now. I would like to think YLF had a big hand in doing that. So I salute all of you. We will talk later. Again thank you for the warm welcome.

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rabbit

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So happy to see you doing so well. Amazing that you found a group that links your interests and your service and has opportunities to get out and about doing events and meet-ups. I need some of that!

AJ

Veteran

You are looking vibrant and enjoying life! So FAB that you can serve your community through your passion for fashion. Kudos to you! So glad you are visiting again!

Style Fan

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Glad to see you. One of the things I love about YLF is that I can post as much as I am able.

Ledonna N.

Veteran

Thank you all again I am going to be posting a lot. It is just what I do. Thank you again.

UmmLila (Lisa)

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Ledonna It's great that you've found some like minded people to hang out with in real life as well as in the online community.

Beth Ann

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Thank you for sharing your new life with us, Ledonna. It sound like you are finding a great community, and an outlet for your love of fashion and our servicewomen. You look vibrant and fab!

Adelfa

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Late to the party as I've not been on much either.... So happy to hear from you!!! I've been thinking of you!