We are almost three months in with Fourever Lane and let me tell you:
Growth is painful. Change is painful. But nothing is as painful as getting in your own way. (Trust me, I am notorious for it.)
I love owning Fourever Lane with RT. It feels right but I still have days, or even just moments where I wonder, "What are we doing?" I mean our lives were completely turned upside down and I'd be lying if I said it doesn't (still) bother me. Because aside from losing LLR, I lost all of my friends. Or should I say I lost people who I thought were my friends. People who I thought were my family.
My girlfriend, Nicole is a boudoir photographer and her mission is to essentially make you feel like gold. Seriously! She reminds you of how strong, beautiful and powerful you are. She captures these incredible photos of you which instantly boost your confidence.
NICOLE IS JUST WHAT THE DOCTOR ORDERED.
After my boudoir session, I felt like I had broken my own limits and pushed my own boundaries because lets be honest I'm a sensitive prude. Ha!
But in all seriousness, while looking at these pictures, I saw myself in a new light. I was instantly accepting of myself and of my story. It was the first time in a long time, where I didn't instantly pick myself apart.
As I swiped through my gallery, I couldn't help but smile. I saw myself for who I was. Meagan Parker. Wife. Mom. Badass business owner. A woman who wasn't going to let her past define her. And a woman who wasn't going to give up but rather get up! In these photos, I saw what I have known all along. I am ME. I AM MP. That is my super power. These photos reminded me that I am in control.
Big thank you to Nicole for these photos and even moreso for the reminder I've been needing.
“Don’t run from a single wretched thing. Come into contact with fear, work through the wounds, remain patient with resistance. Because everything beautiful is waiting for you.” -Victoria Erickson
If you would like to book a session of your own please email
hello@nicolemarieboudoir.com
Do it for yourself! You'll be glad you did.
xo,
MP
26 comments
MP, I know what you mean. I left LLR voluntarily and the entire team has treated me as if I have the plague. I retreated inside myself, (which sometimes is a frightening place) My daughter and I joined forces and are working on us! It is scary, but we’ve got this! You are an inspiration and I thank you!
MP- I’m not sure if you remember me, but I am from team LAB. I just wanted to say how damn proud I am of you. You didn’t let the loss stop you. You freaking opened your own boutique & it looks like you’re KILLING IT!!!! Keep up all the amazing things you are doing. Sending you all the love, Queen ❤️❤️
MP- You are rocking the world now and you did before as well. Sometime things happen for a reason and you are one of the most beautiful entrepreneur, mother, wife, Fashion queen and friend I look up to. You have given me the confidence to move on as well. Keep your chin up and remember everyday is a great day. Keep your fun shoes on and love your family as you do and always keep God in your life. Thank you Thank you for your inspiration. Your creative, kindness and beauty rubs off on so many.rock the fashion world MP I know great things are coming your way. Peace & Love Marsha
🖤 you are amazing. never forget it again!
Girl! You’re on the right path and rockin’ it! Sometimes we have to be flipped upside down to get right side up! I’m incredibly happy for you and your family. ❤️ Love these photos! You didn’t lose friends, they lost you! God has your back, your real friends have your back and most importantly, your family has your back! No comment concerning your last endeavor except deuces ✌️😉 Can’t wait to see what’s next at Fourever Lane! Especially excited for spring/summer 2019 goodies. Much love and more success, my friend. ❤️🌸
As they say “ life is suppose to be a series of adventures and misadventures, not a merry go round “ you my friend were not meant to go round and round. You As I may have had our wings clipped but they grew back stronger and are what carry us thru. You MP are you fierce ! I don’t have to tell you that. I need you to feel that. It’s true freedom.
I have always admired you. You were my upline mentor. When llr did you dirty that was it for me. I admire your bravery and strength through everything. As a fellow mama of three, I can only imagine the inner thoughts you must have been going through during this period of change. But always remember, Gods timing is always perfect. Those “friends” don’t deserve you. You keep being the best you. I am so proud of you and you don’t even know me from Adam.
These are stunning! Just like their model :) You didn’t lose LLR, they lost you and look where you are now! Seriously, your clothes are SO much more cuter and now you answer to yourself and God, not those silly legging slingers. Way to go! Onwards and upwards!
Loved this. It’s always good to be your true self! I love your style.
Girl!!!!! This is it!! You are amazing and don’t you ever forget that. You didn’t lose any friends, you just gained knowledge of who the real ones are. Real friends don’t leave you at times like this. Thankful for this journey you’re on with your hubby and family. Yes, I wish I could take away your pain and any worry that you have, but I also think that it will drive you. Love you gal, thanks for sharing this today empowering experience with us.
Thank you for being honest with us and most of all you. Being honest lets us grow to a new place, and I am honored to know you and see you grow.
God will oftwn weed out the bad things in our lives, so that something better can come.
I quit LLR shortly before hearing about what happened to you. I am in a better place now and I see you are too!! Hugs and keep rocking!! 💪🏻👊🏻
Your ability to be transparent about your struggle is beautiful. I think we all can attest to a time of transition that seemed to shake the very foundations of who we thought we were and what we thought our lives would look like. There is beauty in the fragility of uncertainty and still forging ahead. To do a thing while scared, unsure, uncertain, is in its end empowering. I look at these amazing pictures of you and beyond your obvious beauty there is a depth of “knowing” in your eyes that is awe inspiring. I pray that the success of this part of your journey emboldens you to stretch yourself farther, reach for your hearts desire knowing that you are able, capable, resilient, and powerful.
Thank you for being real. I always knew the real MP and I still cherish our friendship even if we are miles apart now <3
These are amazing. Keep going, keep moving forward! LLR was holding you back- now you are free to be your amazing, powerful self.
You have always been such a strong, bold and powerful force. Don’t let anyone dim your flame- shine bright lady! We will figure how to hang out in 2019😂😂😂😘😘😘
You look AMAZING! I’m so proud of you!!!! xoxo
You are a true inspiration to those of us around you. You never needed LLR, they needed you!!! Me?!? Well I need you…who else is going to tell me what to wear and how to wear it?!? Lot’s of love from Sunny SoCal!! 😘😘😘
Hey Beautiful lady! Don’t let it knock you down! You are a inspiration to all who truly know you on a daily or just here in your new found path of life.
Your true friends are by your side now. So stay confident in the path before you not the path you already walked.
Be loved Be You
Girrrrrrrl you are and freaking badass… and amazing and stunning and if I lived there I’d go get these pics done too! 🙌🏻🙌🏻 Continue to raise hell girl… I love you!
You got this!! Stunning photos! After being in business for myself for 52 years. You are doing all the right things!! Keep Smilen!!your Beautiful inside and out!!
I live this so much and it resonates with me more then you will ever know. I too was a LLR Retailer with a team of about 35 girls. I decided to leave because it had begun to take over my life, my moods and my freedom. I got to a place where I felt like I couldn’t trust them anymore and honestly I became bored of the same ole styles. I tell you this because when I left, I lost friends as well. In fact friends i “thought” were family and I loved deeply and dearly. It killed me, it knocked me down, it shattered me and I was a mess. I had lots of days of just sobbing and thinking what the heck did I do. Well I soon realized, it’s not what you did and in fact it’s likely not personal at all. Unfortunately, people fear change so much that they can not even handle when other people choose change. I realized my true tribe is and always will be my hubby and 2 sons. So hold your family tight end just know that you never truly know someone so treat the ones that matter with the best you have in you and love them fiercely. Hustle on my friend, you are a force to be reckoned with!!!💪💪💪
You are such an image of strength, courage and determination. You are surrounded by people who love and care about YOU! We all must love ourselves, something that I’m learning to do myself. God only gives us what we can handle. Keep rocking it out!
I love this sooooooooooo much!!! All the heart emojis! A true leader will lead its pack to the right path! And you have come so far with your pack. Keep on leading girl!
Ps
I AM HC lol . feels good to say it and love myself….
Love this!! So bold and raw! You are amazing and I truely look up to you everyday!! I also lost most of my “friends” but also the drama!!! So freeing!!! Keep doing you! The sky is the limit!! Xoxo 😘