You are such a beautiful soul. I’m 24 and I’ve been dealing with a lot trying to learn how to navigate in this generation. So I want to thank you for sharing your wisdom because it has really help me. I wish you peace and blessing🩷🙏🏼
You Said A Mouth Full On This Episode❤ It… When You Said Stop looking for Affirmation From Your Friends And Start Looking For Confirmation From God 🗣️🙌🏾 ❤ Thank You Ms. Crystal ❤
Sometimes it’s hurtful for people to watch you grow and achieve your goals because they feel like you’re leaving them behind. I’ve learned that recognizing people’s energy is key and should never be ignored.
I had to learn that setting boundaries for myself also meant being okay with losing people. Because you will never have peace where you’re not suppose to be‼️‼️‼️ I love your podcast Crystal💛💛
Same for me. When I finally learned to set boundaries, I didn't realize it meant losing people but I had to learn to be okay with that and I am in a much better head space for it. I realized my peace and sanity is priceless!
DEFINITELY had to do the same a friendship of over 20 years. I went through death in family and a divorce I notice she did not call to even check to see how I was doing. When she lost both parents, I was that true friend just shows up. Our friendship wasn't reciprocated. I noticed it year after year then I did the Michael Jackson and moon walked away. Purging is good for the soul love from a distance.
Your podcast thus far has been so inspiring. You of course are a beautiful woman, but what's even more beautiful is your spirit. Thank you for sharing your intimate journey with us.
My spirit rejects people before I even say it out loud or admit it to myself, and that's when I know it's time to let them go! No conversation is needed! I no longer desire to carry the emotional labor of others. People know when they have played with you or wronged you. They will be waiting for you to address it 1st. This was an impactful podcast. You dropped some major gems. Keep " Keeping it Positive, Sweetie" cuz I love it here ❤
This episode had me in tears because this is where I am in my life and it does feel sad to lose people in the process. I have been calling it my "quiet" season but I guess it is also purging. Everything you said in this video has been me all my life and it seems like it took me to age 41 to really be okay with focusing on MY peace and MY boundaries. Thank you so much for your transparency and showing us that its ok to be selfish when it comes to yourself.
Wow!! This resonate with me soo much on purging some friendships, I'm in my 50's and had to purge friendships and relationships because they wasn't caring about my goals
OMG!! This episode was on point!! 1. God’s pace and our pace is not the same! 2. The way you cheer people on even in your down season will show God that you know that He will do it for you🫶🏽🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾 3. If you see that God has done it for them~Why do you think He won’t do it for you? You gotta do the work!! Do a ♥️ check! 4. Look at how people treat people who can’t do anything for them->it says a lot about their character!! Soooo many 💎💎💎💎
I love the song "Wont He Do It" I ask God to clean me daily. Im trying to get it right/to keep it right. God will guide you in your journey. Stay focused, don't Jump Ship, stay Afloat🙏
It so uplifting knowing that I’m not the only one dealing with this “purging season”. It’s a very difficult time trying to navigate through things I tucked away, and things I let people slide with. These videos help more than you know, I have cried laughed and really reevaluated this “I’m healed” version of me , cause no, no I’m not. I’ve been the problem and I’ve just ignored things. I’ve been carrying 6 year old me with me and I’m 30 now and you Crystal, have helped me have conversations with myself I probably NEVER would have. Thank You ! I love you and we see you ! ❤
❤ OMG Some relationahip damage your soul. Love is a action word and people dont realize how they hurt the people that they claim to love. Hurt people hurt people and sometimes the family cause the biggest pain. I am in therapy from child and adult tramua so that my teenager daughter want need thearpy for something I have done. I was upset with her one❤ day and was about to start my uncontrollable cursing fits and a voice spoke to me sofly and said remeber that you love her. And i was in tears. Please keep doing Gods work.
This is so timely. I found myself holding on to relationships that silently hurt me. I did not hold people accountable for the energy that was projected when I shared my highs and dreams. I started resenting my relationships and now I feel like I am battling to show up again and to connect and share with those I never spoke up against.🥺
I resonated with this so much. I ended a 28 year friendship October 2022. Sometimes someone will ask me about her and I’ll have moments where I wish we were in a better place. But I know I made the right decision ending our friendship. Truthfully she was never the friend to me I was to her and I feel she was never my friend, we just knew each other a long time. And in this season I’ve realized it’s okay to outgrow people.
I’ve learned that ppl are in your life for a season or a lifetime. I’ve lost ppl and it hurt me but I also know Everyone is not going where you are. Great top
I love this podcast so much. I have been struggling with pleasing everybody else, but myself and when to cut off a friendship that does not serve me. This actually helped me gain clarity of believing people when they show you who they are the first time. Stop making excuses for these people. All we are doing is enabling them from taking accountability and hurting ourselves. So thank you so much Crystal for sharing your experiences with us.
The same thing happened to me. I thought they were a lifetime friend because we walked together for more than 20 years, but then all the things you said began to show up. The transition is not easy, but knowing the insight that you shared will help you climb. One of the tools that supported me was writing them a letter. I shared all the things I wish I could have shared and then closed the letter out knowing they would never see it. I burned the letter. Burning away the pain was a technique I used in the aftermath of my divorce. I bought a grill. I can't grill to save my life, but neighbors think I'm the BBQ Queen 😊
Thank you , Thank you my Beautiful Sister I’ve dealt with so much I lost so call friends, divorce, I lost my best friend for over 20 years in death that I miss so much then I had another close friend that detached from me that I literally been close with since age 16 !! But God gives and he will remove anyone from your life that’s draining you , using you or not loving you in the same Love that you reciprocate back ! I’m in this purge to asking God to continue to show me who is not for me I’m re married but going through in this marriage as well 😢, I’m a Libra ♎️ to so yeah I know how we wear our heart big on our shoulders Love you All let’s KIPS# 💞💞💞
❤❤❤ Love this, you need boundaries with all relationships, family, friends, and spouses. It's the space in which I can love you and myself simultaneously. People who love you will respect your boundaries ❤
I listen to it when I pray almost every day in my morning mix of gospel songs and I love it. It speaks truth to those who understand that nothing is too hard for God. I take everything to him even in my everyday tasks I just pray. I sent this song to a couple of friends last week out of the blue to say have a great day and just pray wow, this tells me that I'm growing and becoming better at spreading his love. My neighbor was killed on Father's Day, we were so close and it has shaken me to the core realizing how close we all are to death. He was a good father so successful and just a gentle giant a good son. It made me get even closer to God. He didn't deserve that and it was because of what someone else did, he meant so much to so many people. I just want to say live your life every day like it's the last day because God is real and his protection is needed to navigate this life. I have no understanding of it, but I'm now closer to God because of it. Thanks Crystal!
Omg I'm almost on tears hearing all of this because it's like you had a crystal ball in my life especially abt friendships I'm 54 and I've always been there for everyone but when it comes to me people pick and choose if they want to be that person for me so it definitely resignated with me how your friend made you feel when you were coming into all your blessings and still wanted to look out for those you love that's been me my entire life and now at 54 I look up and it's just me my sweetie and our puppy babies yes I have family but it's something abt having that girlfriend that yall just click when it finally hit me a few years ago I gave in and renewed the friendship but once again it became lopsided so now I've just set healthy boundaries if we ain't cheering for each other or reciprocating that same bff love for each other I don't want no parts of it yes it gets lonely especially seeing my sisters having Bff's since their school days but I rather be lonely than feeling used or feeling unwanted Thank you for this podcast I'm definitely tuning every Tuesday because Crystal this will help so many of us Queens that's been going thru and trying to keep going Thank you Beautiful 💖🙏🏾
This episode is all shades of giviiinngg..thank you so much for always pouring yourself out in all the episodes, you are a blessing and so God bless you Crystal🤗
This is just something I like say to you, I don’t know where to post it but here , Crystal it take lot for me, say I like that Celebrity they good at their craft and that’s it,but when you came on the seen it wasn’t like that your Spirit and personality penetrated through and I said this person is for real and then ppl that met you in person said what I was thinking, that’s when I said I wii be a fan of hers ( just a sweetheart) when they go negative I stay on track post positive give you your verbal flowers, but truly Trinity made me a believer with what he said about you. I love the way you acknowledge the man too, you are just a breath of fresh air, continue to be blessed and congratulations to all your success and I continue love you from distance. The podcast is awesome it helps so mu🩷🩷🩷
Yup. I let go a 7yr old bff 6yrs ago. Best decision I ever made, it was necessary and no further convo was needed at that point. Since her, it's been extremely easy to purge ppl of your space and peace of mind. God has blessed us with the act of discernment and intuition. The moment I became in tuned with mine was the day i started healing from pleasing ppl a d more pleasing to myself n peace. Right now every new yrs resolution since 6yrs ago has been,to ensure, I protect my inner peace, best decision to date that I've been consistent with for these yrs now. I love you Crystal❤❤❤
I knew this episode was for me. Confirmation letting me know it was God's voice I was hearing. I was trying to hold them tears but they was running like water. Again Crystal thank you for sharing your space with me. This was what I needed. Love ya I've listened to "When I Pray" and I text/ apologize to a friend that I felt I mishandled because she definitely is a friend from God! ❤
This episode speaks to my heart ❤️ I had to close the door on my 2 best friends. We didn't talk for 3 years. That time allowed me to set boundaries and put myself first. You are my spirit sister, Crystal ✨️
Wow!!! This was so good! I'm in this season and have been for a minute. I've lost a friend of 40 years and it was hard. This is also confirmation too! The sermon Sunday was about people and how everyone can't stay in your life. We are true libras...I match energy and do not feel the need to talk about!! Love this!! Keep soaring sis ❤
Omg Crystal if this ain’t what I’m going through right now! I needed to hear this! It’s not me it was them!! Thank you for this podcast 💕Love love love it…
This is beautiful. Thanks for sharing. Ppl don't talk enough about the grief that comes with loosing a friendship. If you're thinking about your friend, I'm sure they have the same moments of thinking of you too. I know that it's hard letting go. I pray that your friend heals and hopefully y'all's friendship can be restored one day. If not, God us still good... You guys will be just fine.
Omg Crystal, thank you for this. It is extremely rough to go through that because you have become so intertwined with that individual, but they just don't get it. I've dealt with the same exact thing, and now we are just mere acquaintances, and I am comfortable with that. IT'S TIME TO PUT YOU OVER EVERYONE ELSE. People will be people.
Crystal! Whewwwww! I am definitely in my purging season. As lonely as it gets, I know that it is necessary. I have two very genuine friends that I will move mountains for because I know that they would do the same for me. However, there were people in my circle that served me no good. 😩 To be honest, idk why I’m was holding on to these friendships. I am very big on loving people from a distance. I love my peace and I enjoy my peaceful life. THEY CAN GO, literally! lol
I can't say thank you enough for being so raw, vulnerable, and transparent about your journey with us. I can relate to so many things you've endured. Healing is Beautiful. I think the entire world could use a daily dose of Keep It Positive Sweetie. Keep shining your Love and Light. We see, hear, and feel you. Blessings 🙏🏼🌹
This resonates so much. Thank you for sharing such an important, courageous, and necessary purge. Only so much grace can be given. Letting go in love. 🙏♥️😍
I absolutely loved this episode. I have always kept a small circle of friends, and today's episode reminded me to take inventory as I continue to grow into the woman I am now. Also, you gave a whole word with " instead of getting affirmation from friends getting confirmation from God 🙌. Much love, and I look forward to the next episode. ❤ # KIPS
Blessings2 u QueenCrystal 4 this awesome episode on Purging🙏🏽❣ As u, I've learned over the years when we open the door of our ❤ 2 welcome GOD n HE will keep that door open 2 allow things/people n our life (HE sees unaligned wit our purpose)2 Exit. & when most of these unpurposed things/people leave its usually painful 4 us because we're so accustomed/addicted 2them being around(whether rite 4 us or Not). Often we've sensed when their reason/season has expired & time2 let go(especially with Frienemies & family) but we let our emotions over-ride our gut intuition & continue2 drag them along anyway just like bf/gf we keep ignoring their ⛳ then act shocked when we've allowed them2 hurt our feelings or disrespect us . We c & hear when people show us their authentic selves but we choose not2 believe or accept Their Truth then GOD has2 step n & tell us Everybody Cant Go & that includes Fam/Frienemies/Bf/Gf/Bff's. When we sincerely ask GOD 2 b our Savior & LORD HE will & begin HIS pruning/Purge/Santification process n our life 2 get rid of the trash/weeds/distractions/ambiguities that prohibit/slows our growth & focus. Stay on your Spiritual Journey Queen & let's continue2 ask the HOLYSPIRIT 2 keep & comfort us as only HE can. 🖤🙏🏽✌🏽
I lost a friendship as well a friend I had over 10 years for the same reasons. I’m growing and we aren’t in the same page. while also dealing with my mother battling breast cancer. This is the most alone I felt in my life but I feel stronger. I’m closer to god, I pray more, i praise him more. I have more faith in knowing everything will work out. I’m literally 3 minutes in like wow. Reassurance god is preparing me for my testimony.
I too just recently ended a 25+yr friendship and a relationship with a family member-because of some of the same reasons! It wasn't easy but it was super necessary.
I’m in this season now. Thank you for this!! And my toxic trait is that I match energies too, some people just don’t deserve you! I’m still learning and growing🙏🏾
Where I’m at in life as a 41 year old woman. Family and friends I have learned to give the same energy that’s given. Not into forcing bonds and relationships. It’s either there or it’s not. No love lost, that’s it. And I get trying to have everyone love and like you , that was me when I was younger. I realized everyone is not going to love or like you no matter what. And envy is a strong relationship and friendship killer unfortunately.
I resonated w/ this episode deeply. I was recently in a car accident. & the 2 ppl that I thought would ‘show up’. & as much as it hurts too purge my father & so-called best friend..& we go wayyy back 15+ years !! I’ve been praying too GOD not too turn my 🤎 cold. Bc, this s*it hurts like hell 🥺
I definitely understand how you feel…I’ve purged and need to purge again. Some people really only want to deal with you when they are down…to keep you down. When you choose yourself and your own happiness, you get to see how they change. I could go on and on but thank you for this podcast…I can relate on many of your topics and enjoy each episode 🙏💗💗💗
Hey Sweetie...don't every doubt your voice to us. I am healing through this podcast and building my youtube business as encouraged by you...I have lost so many friends n I had no idea I was not hearing God cause I always had someone in my ear. Purging is magical. Thank you for this episode.
I have also been in a pruning/ purging season the past year and it has been ROUGH. Especially because I am only 18, I get frustrated because I feel like God is “harsh” on me. I feel like I am having to rapidly mature because God is preparing something for me, but I have no idea what it is. I think the crazy thing is that I also have peace because I understand that it needs to happen. My biggest fear is not being prepared for whatever God is planning for me. Blessings require maintenance and you have to have the right character to manage what he gives you. I love watching your podcasts they are so soothing. It’s nice to see that I am not alone :)
Love this! Love you!! That's my song! My Mom recently heard it my car and added to her Playlist! Thank you for being you. You're a sweet ,kind, strong soul..Keep shining. God will keep blessing and favoring you and your life!!❤🙌🏾
I'm so glad that I found this episode. My purging season happened to me when I least expected it, but it was so essential for the season that God has me currently experiencing. It's necessary for growth and development for sure! Thank you for this one! May you get surrounded with more genuine love than you can handle! :)
This has giving me so much light!! I’m also am living in my purge. I’m really depressed and consumed right now that it’s taking a toll on me!! God had shown me each time I’ve asked and I’m just sitting and moping in All this time spent.. I feel like I’m just being attack by this annoying SPIRIT that just sits back and laugh and say gotcha!! But let me tell you about Our Savior Our TRUE KING. He’s working with me and through me .. So in that saying I’m Gods child and I need to figure out what is going to work for Me. I realize my purpose but I contribute to my flaws.. What I mean by this , I’m going through MENOPAUSE and when I tell you it has destroyed my Self Confidence. My hair has fallen out around the edges, my skin has crusted over like a shedding snake!! I can go on and on about my PURGE, but I’m going to stop it right here.. Because what God has for me I’m not going to keep blocking , blocking my blessings. I’m gonna learn from this lesson and Grow through what I’m going through.. So thank you beautiful for your Inspiration and for being Phenomenal!! ❤
Omg, this video is right on time for me. I'm currently going through this situation with a friend. I decided to just step away from the friendship to let that friend deal with the issues they got going on. I felt like I wasn't getting the same support from my friend that I was always giving her. I learned that if the friendship is meant to be, it will make its way around again.
It's definitely hard to let people go but at the same time I am protecting my peace. If I let someone go I have already probably given them a ton of chances and expressed myself. So I have to find peace in the fact that, that person or people were only in my life for a season and not a lifetime. I still will wish them well but just not causing distribution in my life.
Love this. The wisdom & discernment to know when people are not ready for who you are and your journey with our Lord & Savior. God has given us this gift and even when it hurts sometimes when we use these gifts, it is a blessing for us. When they walk away, we let them go because that is God's way of removing them from our lives ( or personal space) for a reason. I always wondered why I had sooo much love to give and nobody to give it yo. It was revealed to me that I was trying to give it to the wrong people because they were not deserving of it or would not be able to go where God was taking me. Your experience resonates with me. Continue to stay strong in the Lord!
I knew you were a Libra! We’re real big on protecting our peace because we’re such non-confrontational. Natural people pleasers and just SO loving and understanding so when someone continues to cross us or disrespect our boundaries, it a hell no sweetie. Time to step back!
Thank you for sharing!! I can relate to you in so many ways. I’m in my 20s and Lord knows I’m going through my purging season and it’s uncomfortable. Nonetheless, God is faithful! ❤
Ms. Crystal you are one of my favorites and I love your transparency! Your story is so familiar to me and it breaks my heart when I have to cut off a 'friend'. Now my circle is extremely small and I pay more attention to everything around me. It's a terrible feeling for me to call someone a friend and then you find out years later they were never your friend. I'm even afraid to meet new people because of this. So instead I just pray that God will continue to give me discernment and protection. I love you Ms. Crystal! You keep on keeping on and we the people will always support you and your work! Stay Blessed! ❤❤❤
Crystal, I wish you nothing but success with this podcast! I listen every week. I’m amazed at how down to earth and genuine you you are. Keep the episodes coming 💛
I always enjoyed what you have to say on different things thank you for being you and being honest with us. Everyday we are learning something new . This is your time and what GOD has for you it's for you. So, Again thank you for this much needed podcast.❤❤❤❤
Thank you so much for this Crystal. I’ve watched quite a few podcast episodes and I’m grateful you allow yourself to be vulnerable. It’s so relatable! My best friend and I are going through this “unfriending” stage. Three years ago she suffered trauma in one of her relationships, and I supported her best I could, but she changed as a person. Became bitter, and angry. I tried to make her see life more positively, but even when good things were happening to me, she would diminish the value of those things, like getting a new job and say things like “but the location is so bad”, or when someone bought me a gift “but it looks fake”. Her own bitterness made her bitter about life in general. I advised her that enough time had passed for her to stop being bitter and she told me “no one can tell me how to heal and you’re a bad friend for forcing me to be where you are.” From there, there was nowhere left to go. I still text her, now and again, but it’s never the same. We’ll always miss them, I guess. But one things for sure: GOD got us ❤❤❤❤❤
I just went through this about 3 months ago .. and I've questioned if I was making the right choice and I understand now listening to this has confirmed it. God is great and I thank God for you. I needed this so much.
Good morning Chrystal and KIPS team. 1st Thank you Chrystal for blessing us with your wisdom. 2nd Thank you to your team for making things run smoothly so that you can be there for all of us. Have a peaceful & blessed week everyone....See you next Tuesday🙏🏽😍
Same here… I let go of a 20 year friendship. She was always in competition with me and really was never happy for me. It hurt, but it had to be done. I always had her back, but never had mine unless it was something in it for her.
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Girl, you don’t even understand what this podcast does my soul! Thank you!!!
Such a breath of fresh air. She's a gem.
Same !!!! I look forward to listening to her , I don’t feel alone ❤
Yes!!!! It’s unreal. 😩💚
Yessss
You are such a beautiful soul. I’m 24 and I’ve been dealing with a lot trying to learn how to navigate in this generation. So I want to thank you for sharing your wisdom because it has really help me. I wish you peace and blessing🩷🙏🏼
1.know your boundaries
2.Acknowledge your intuition
3.Keep inventory on relationship
A great reminder to keep!
I'll definitely be doing this now
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Love this
Check in on my connections weekly & check my heart dashboard!
You Said A Mouth Full On This Episode❤ It… When You Said Stop looking for Affirmation From Your Friends And Start Looking For Confirmation From God 🗣️🙌🏾 ❤ Thank You Ms. Crystal ❤
Sometimes it’s hurtful for people to watch you grow and achieve your goals because they feel like you’re leaving them behind. I’ve learned that recognizing people’s energy is key and should never be ignored.
I had to learn that setting boundaries for myself also meant being okay with losing people. Because you will never have peace where you’re not suppose to be‼️‼️‼️ I love your podcast Crystal💛💛
That last part…👏🏽👏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
Same for me. When I finally learned to set boundaries, I didn't realize it meant losing people but I had to learn to be okay with that and I am in a much better head space for it. I realized my peace and sanity is priceless!
“You will never have peace where you’re not supposed to be.” Wheww 😮💨
@@lifeoflisha1445 that’s another sermon there! Facts! 🙏🏽💐
That last sentence 👍🏽
Wow, this episode was definitely for me. Purging is necessary. I had to cut off a 20-year friendship. It hurt because I really loved her😊
DEFINITELY had to do the same a friendship of over 20 years. I went through death in family and a divorce I notice she did not call to even check to see how I was doing. When she lost both parents, I was that true friend just shows up. Our friendship wasn't reciprocated. I noticed it year after year then I did the Michael Jackson and moon walked away. Purging is good for the soul love from a distance.
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Same here. 13 years.
Your podcast thus far has been so inspiring. You of course are a beautiful woman, but what's even more beautiful is your spirit. Thank you for sharing your intimate journey with us.
My spirit rejects people before I even say it out loud or admit it to myself, and that's when I know it's time to let them go! No conversation is needed! I no longer desire to carry the emotional labor of others. People know when they have played with you or wronged you. They will be waiting for you to address it 1st. This was an impactful podcast. You dropped some major gems. Keep " Keeping it Positive, Sweetie" cuz I love it here ❤
This episode had me in tears because this is where I am in my life and it does feel sad to lose people in the process. I have been calling it my "quiet" season but I guess it is also purging. Everything you said in this video has been me all my life and it seems like it took me to age 41 to really be okay with focusing on MY peace and MY boundaries. Thank you so much for your transparency and showing us that its ok to be selfish when it comes to yourself.
This is where I’m at. Walked away from my marriage that I really thought was to my bestfriend. A lot to come in reality with and heal.
🥺♥️♥️♥️much love Sis I’m dealing with same issue contemplating leaving mines 🙏
Wow!! This resonate with me soo much on purging some friendships, I'm in my 50's and had to purge friendships and relationships because they wasn't caring about my goals
I’m going through this now. Different type of hurt loosing a friend.
I can so resonate with this topic, I don’t see jealousy, instead I see people’s wins as an inspiration. You always speak facts Crystal 👌🏼 ✨
OMG!! This episode was on point!!
1. God’s pace and our pace is not the same!
2. The way you cheer people on even in your down season will show God that you know that He will do it for you🫶🏽🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾
3. If you see that God has done it for them~Why do you think He won’t do it for you? You gotta do the work!! Do a ♥️ check!
4. Look at how people treat people who can’t do anything for them->it says a lot about their character!!
Soooo many 💎💎💎💎
I love the song "Wont He Do It" I ask God to clean me daily. Im trying to get it right/to keep it right. God will guide you in your journey. Stay focused, don't Jump Ship, stay Afloat🙏
It so uplifting knowing that I’m not the only one dealing with this “purging season”. It’s a very difficult time trying to navigate through things I tucked away, and things I let people slide with. These videos help more than you know, I have cried laughed and really reevaluated this “I’m healed” version of me , cause no, no I’m not. I’ve been the problem and I’ve just ignored things. I’ve been carrying 6 year old me with me and I’m 30 now and you Crystal, have helped me have conversations with myself I probably NEVER would have. Thank You ! I love you and we see you ! ❤
❤ OMG Some relationahip damage your soul. Love is a action word and people dont realize how they hurt the people that they claim to love. Hurt people hurt people and sometimes the family cause the biggest pain. I am in therapy from child and adult tramua so that my teenager daughter want need thearpy for something I have done. I was upset with her one❤ day and was about to start my uncontrollable cursing fits and a voice spoke to me sofly and said remeber that you love her. And i was in tears. Please keep doing Gods work.
This is so timely. I found myself holding on to relationships that silently hurt me. I did not hold people accountable for the energy that was projected when I shared my highs and dreams. I started resenting my relationships and now I feel like I am battling to show up again and to connect and share with those I never spoke up against.🥺
I resonated with this so much. I ended a 28 year friendship October 2022. Sometimes someone will ask me about her and I’ll have moments where I wish we were in a better place. But I know I made the right decision ending our friendship. Truthfully she was never the friend to me I was to her and I feel she was never my friend, we just knew each other a long time. And in this season I’ve realized it’s okay to outgrow people.
Your voice definitely matter Crystal & I've been enjoying Your Content 🥰
Be Blessed 😇
~Ms Sharon J~
Me too, New Sub Crystal 🤗✌🏼
I’ve learned that ppl are in your life for a season or a lifetime. I’ve lost ppl and it hurt me but I also know Everyone is not going where you are. Great top
so amazed with what you are doing with your platform! bringing so much positive change into all of our lives 💐✨
I love this podcast so much. I have been struggling with pleasing everybody else, but myself and when to cut off a friendship that does not serve me. This actually helped me gain clarity of believing people when they show you who they are the first time. Stop making excuses for these people. All we are doing is enabling them from taking accountability and hurting ourselves. So thank you so much Crystal for sharing your experiences with us.
The same thing happened to me. I thought they were a lifetime friend because we walked together for more than 20 years, but then all the things you said began to show up. The transition is not easy, but knowing the insight that you shared will help you climb. One of the tools that supported me was writing them a letter. I shared all the things I wish I could have shared and then closed the letter out knowing they would never see it. I burned the letter. Burning away the pain was a technique I used in the aftermath of my divorce. I bought a grill. I can't grill to save my life, but neighbors think I'm the BBQ Queen 😊
I believe It takes a spiritually mature and grounded person to truly be happy for others in ALL seasons.
You literally have NO IDEA how much this reignites with me! Thank you for being transparent!!
Thank you , Thank you my Beautiful Sister I’ve dealt with so much I lost so call friends, divorce, I lost my best friend for over 20 years in death that I miss so much then I had another close friend that detached from me that I literally been close with since age 16 !! But God gives and he will remove anyone from your life that’s draining you , using you or not loving you in the same Love that you reciprocate back ! I’m in this purge to asking God to continue to show me who is not for me I’m re married but going through in this marriage as well 😢, I’m a Libra ♎️ to so yeah I know how we wear our heart big on our shoulders Love you All let’s KIPS# 💞💞💞
❤❤❤ Love this, you need boundaries with all relationships, family, friends, and spouses. It's the space in which I can love you and myself simultaneously. People who love you will respect your boundaries ❤
I listen to it when I pray almost every day in my morning mix of gospel songs and I love it. It speaks truth to those who understand that nothing is too hard for God. I take everything to him even in my everyday tasks I just pray. I sent this song to a couple of friends last week out of the blue to say have a great day and just pray wow, this tells me that I'm growing and becoming better at spreading his love. My neighbor was killed on Father's Day, we were so close and it has shaken me to the core realizing how close we all are to death. He was a good father so successful and just a gentle giant a good son. It made me get even closer to God. He didn't deserve that and it was because of what someone else did, he meant so much to so many people. I just want to say live your life every day like it's the last day because God is real and his protection is needed to navigate this life. I have no understanding of it, but I'm now closer to God because of it. Thanks Crystal!
Omg I'm almost on tears hearing all of this because it's like you had a crystal ball in my life especially abt friendships I'm 54 and I've always been there for everyone but when it comes to me people pick and choose if they want to be that person for me so it definitely resignated with me how your friend made you feel when you were coming into all your blessings and still wanted to look out for those you love that's been me my entire life and now at 54 I look up and it's just me my sweetie and our puppy babies yes I have family but it's something abt having that girlfriend that yall just click when it finally hit me a few years ago I gave in and renewed the friendship but once again it became lopsided so now I've just set healthy boundaries if we ain't cheering for each other or reciprocating that same bff love for each other I don't want no parts of it yes it gets lonely especially seeing my sisters having Bff's since their school days but I rather be lonely than feeling used or feeling unwanted Thank you for this podcast I'm definitely tuning every Tuesday because Crystal this will help so many of us Queens that's been going thru and trying to keep going Thank you Beautiful 💖🙏🏾
This episode is all shades of giviiinngg..thank you so much for always pouring yourself out in all the episodes, you are a blessing and so God bless you Crystal🤗
This is just something I like say to you, I don’t know where to post it but here , Crystal it take lot for me, say I like that Celebrity they good at their craft and that’s it,but when you came on the seen it wasn’t like that your Spirit and personality penetrated through and I said this person is for real and then ppl that met you in person said what I was thinking, that’s when I said I wii be a fan of hers ( just a sweetheart) when they go negative I stay on track post positive give you your verbal flowers, but truly Trinity made me a believer with what he said about you. I love the way you acknowledge the man too, you are just a breath of fresh air, continue to be blessed and congratulations to all your success and I continue love you from distance. The podcast is awesome it helps so mu🩷🩷🩷
Purging Season is real. I’ve been purging from a lot of things and people that are no longer serving a purpose in my life. 💯
Yup. I let go a 7yr old bff 6yrs ago. Best decision I ever made, it was necessary and no further convo was needed at that point. Since her, it's been extremely easy to purge ppl of your space and peace of mind. God has blessed us with the act of discernment and intuition. The moment I became in tuned with mine was the day i started healing from pleasing ppl a d more pleasing to myself n peace. Right now every new yrs resolution since 6yrs ago has been,to ensure, I protect my inner peace, best decision to date that I've been consistent with for these yrs now. I love you Crystal❤❤❤
This video came right when I needed it. This is the season I'm in. Thank you. Great advice
Healing can be so painful but thank you for being so open and consistent with us❤proud of you sis!
I knew this episode was for me. Confirmation letting me know it was God's voice I was hearing. I was trying to hold them tears but they was running like water. Again Crystal thank you for sharing your space with me. This was what I needed. Love ya
I've listened to "When I Pray" and I text/ apologize to a friend that I felt I mishandled because she definitely is a friend from God! ❤
When I Pray speaks to me differently every time I hear it. ❤❤❤
This episode speaks to my heart ❤️ I had to close the door on my 2 best friends. We didn't talk for 3 years. That time allowed me to set boundaries and put myself first. You are my spirit sister, Crystal ✨️
Wow!!! This was so good! I'm in this season and have been for a minute. I've lost a friend of 40 years and it was hard. This is also confirmation too! The sermon Sunday was about people and how everyone can't stay in your life. We are true libras...I match energy and do not feel the need to talk about!! Love this!! Keep soaring sis ❤
Omg Crystal if this ain’t what I’m going through right now! I needed to hear this! It’s not me it was them!! Thank you for this podcast 💕Love love love it…
I love your transparency.❤God knows best it’s all good and according to the divine plan.
Loving your podcast, Crystal! Congrats in advance on 80K subbies!
Girl, this was Me. Hurt like hell too. Friend break ups hurt so bad when you love hard.
This podcast has resonated with me so much in this season of healing and evolution. Thanks so much for sharing. ❤
This podcast has personally become like my therapy sessions.
Ain’t nobody talking to me on Tuesdays, I’m going for my therapy session yo!
This is beautiful. Thanks for sharing. Ppl don't talk enough about the grief that comes with loosing a friendship. If you're thinking about your friend, I'm sure they have the same moments of thinking of you too. I know that it's hard letting go. I pray that your friend heals and hopefully y'all's friendship can be restored one day. If not, God us still good... You guys will be just fine.
Omg Crystal, thank you for this. It is extremely rough to go through that because you have become so intertwined with that individual, but they just don't get it. I've dealt with the same exact thing, and now we are just mere acquaintances, and I am comfortable with that. IT'S TIME TO PUT YOU OVER EVERYONE ELSE. People will be people.
I'm sorry I'm off topic, but the house looks amazing. Your beautiful and inspiring to us all!!🎉🎉
This episode felt so pure! I have no words to describe it. Thank you so much Crystal ❤
Crystal! Whewwwww! I am definitely in my purging season. As lonely as it gets, I know that it is necessary. I have two very genuine friends that I will move mountains for because I know that they would do the same for me. However, there were people in my circle that served me no good. 😩 To be honest, idk why I’m was holding on to these friendships. I am very big on loving people from a distance. I love my peace and I enjoy my peaceful life. THEY CAN GO, literally! lol
I can't say thank you enough for being so raw, vulnerable, and transparent about your journey with us. I can relate to so many things you've endured. Healing is Beautiful. I think the entire world could use a daily dose of Keep It Positive Sweetie. Keep shining your Love and Light. We see, hear, and feel you. Blessings 🙏🏼🌹
This resonates so much. Thank you for sharing such an important, courageous, and necessary purge. Only so much grace can be given. Letting go in love. 🙏♥️😍
I absolutely loved this episode. I have always kept a small circle of friends, and today's episode reminded me to take inventory as I continue to grow into the woman I am now. Also, you gave a whole word with " instead of getting affirmation from friends getting confirmation from God 🙌. Much love, and I look forward to the next episode. ❤ # KIPS
Blessings2 u QueenCrystal 4 this awesome episode on Purging🙏🏽❣
As u, I've learned over the years when we open the door of our ❤ 2 welcome GOD n HE will keep that door open 2 allow things/people n our life (HE sees unaligned wit our purpose)2 Exit. & when most of these unpurposed things/people leave its usually painful 4 us because we're so accustomed/addicted 2them being around(whether rite 4 us or Not). Often we've sensed when their reason/season has expired & time2 let go(especially with Frienemies & family) but we let our emotions over-ride our gut intuition & continue2 drag them along anyway just like bf/gf we keep ignoring their ⛳ then act shocked when we've allowed them2 hurt our feelings or disrespect us . We c & hear when people show us their authentic selves but we choose not2 believe or accept Their Truth then GOD has2 step n & tell us Everybody Cant Go & that includes Fam/Frienemies/Bf/Gf/Bff's. When we sincerely ask GOD 2 b our Savior & LORD HE will & begin HIS pruning/Purge/Santification process n our life 2 get rid of the trash/weeds/distractions/ambiguities that prohibit/slows our growth & focus.
Stay on your Spiritual Journey Queen & let's continue2 ask the HOLYSPIRIT 2 keep & comfort us as only HE can.
🖤🙏🏽✌🏽
I lost a friendship as well a friend I had over 10 years for the same reasons. I’m growing and we aren’t in the same page. while also dealing with my mother battling breast cancer. This is the most alone I felt in my life but I feel stronger. I’m closer to god, I pray more, i praise him more. I have more faith in knowing everything will work out. I’m literally 3 minutes in like wow. Reassurance god is preparing me for my testimony.
“Looking to your friend for affirmation when you need to look to God for confirmation” 🤯 That is a word!
I too just recently ended a 25+yr friendship and a relationship with a family member-because of some of the same reasons! It wasn't easy but it was super necessary.
I’m in this season now. Thank you for this!! And my toxic trait is that I match energies too, some people just don’t deserve you! I’m still learning and growing🙏🏾
Where I’m at in life as a 41 year old woman. Family and friends I have learned to give the same energy that’s given. Not into forcing bonds and relationships. It’s either there or it’s not. No love lost, that’s it. And I get trying to have everyone love and like you , that was me when I was younger. I realized everyone is not going to love or like you no matter what. And envy is a strong relationship and friendship killer unfortunately.
I resonated w/ this episode deeply.
I was recently in a car accident. & the 2 ppl that I thought would ‘show up’. & as much as it hurts too purge my father & so-called best friend..& we go wayyy back 15+ years !!
I’ve been praying too GOD not too turn my 🤎 cold. Bc, this s*it hurts like hell 🥺
In order to heal you must get real and to do that one must stop lying to Yourself to get well. I wish you all the best 🙏🏽 #letsgetrealandheal ❤
Clicked on this so fast. The word for my life right now.
I definitely understand how you feel…I’ve purged and need to purge again. Some people really only want to deal with you when they are down…to keep you down. When you choose yourself and your own happiness, you get to see how they change. I could go on and on but thank you for this podcast…I can relate on many of your topics and enjoy each episode 🙏💗💗💗
Your Podcast Is Very Interesting To Me Thanks For Sharing Your Stories With Your Watcher's ❤
Love love love KIPS Crystal i can’t say thank you enough for this. It is so appreciated & needed. We love you fave❤🫶🏼.
Oh my gosh, I resonate with this SO much.. this is exactly my season!! It’s like we are growing up, more than any generation has before us!
Hey Sweetie...don't every doubt your voice to us. I am healing through this podcast and building my youtube business as encouraged by you...I have lost so many friends n I had no idea I was not hearing God cause I always had someone in my ear. Purging is magical. Thank you for this episode.
Yessss!!! Libras are very peaceful..❤❤❤❤🇬🇾🇬🇾🇬🇾🇬🇾
Most definitely we don’t like drama !! ❤❤❤❤♎️
I love your vulnerability and your wisdom. My favorite podcast by far. Thank you 🙏🏾
She is always producing gems 💎💎💎so good 👏🏽👏🏽
Everyone can't go with you,that's a fact!!🙌🏾💞
I have also been in a pruning/ purging season the past year and it has been ROUGH. Especially because I am only 18, I get frustrated because I feel like God is “harsh” on me. I feel like I am having to rapidly mature because God is preparing something for me, but I have no idea what it is. I think the crazy thing is that I also have peace because I understand that it needs to happen. My biggest fear is not being prepared for whatever God is planning for me. Blessings require maintenance and you have to have the right character to manage what he gives you. I love watching your podcasts they are so soothing. It’s nice to see that I am not alone :)
Good morning Crystal, I'm so happy for all the opportunities opening for you. You've done the work and seeing the fruit of your labor. ❤️🙏🏼
I've been turning in every week. Thank you so much for this they keep me grounded
Love this! Love you!! That's my song! My Mom recently heard it my car and added to her Playlist! Thank you for being you. You're a sweet ,kind, strong soul..Keep shining. God will keep blessing and favoring you and your life!!❤🙌🏾
I'm so glad that I found this episode. My purging season happened to me when I least expected it, but it was so essential for the season that God has me currently experiencing. It's necessary for growth and development for sure! Thank you for this one! May you get surrounded with more genuine love than you can handle! :)
Love this episode . We all are constantly healing, growing and learning something . 😫
This has giving me so much light!! I’m also am living in my purge. I’m really depressed and consumed right now that it’s taking a toll on me!!
God had shown me each time I’ve asked and I’m just sitting and moping in All this time spent..
I feel like I’m just being attack by this annoying SPIRIT that just sits back and laugh and say gotcha!!
But let me tell you about Our Savior Our TRUE KING.
He’s working with me and through me ..
So in that saying I’m Gods child and I need to figure out what is going to work for Me.
I realize my purpose but I contribute to my flaws..
What I mean by this , I’m going through MENOPAUSE and when I tell you it has destroyed my Self Confidence.
My hair has fallen out around the edges, my skin has crusted over like a shedding snake!! I can go on and on about my PURGE, but I’m going to stop it right here..
Because what God has for me I’m not going to keep blocking , blocking my blessings.
I’m gonna learn from this lesson and Grow through what I’m going through..
So thank you beautiful for your Inspiration and for being Phenomenal!! ❤
I left out that I’m a 48 year young woman.. PERIOD !! 😅
Always a pleasure listening to you Crystal (I almost said, Sweetie, lol). You're awesome.
Omg, this video is right on time for me. I'm currently going through this situation with a friend. I decided to just step away from the friendship to let that friend deal with the issues they got going on. I felt like I wasn't getting the same support from my friend that I was always giving her. I learned that if the friendship is meant to be, it will make its way around again.
Thissss. All of thissss. Needed thisssss. God bless you sis🥰❤️🥰
It's definitely hard to let people go but at the same time I am protecting my peace. If I let someone go I have already probably given them a ton of chances and expressed myself. So I have to find peace in the fact that, that person or people were only in my life for a season and not a lifetime. I still will wish them well but just not causing distribution in my life.
This episode was everything! Thank you for helping us grow and heal through every episode. This one really hit home for me ❤❤
I'm also a Libra and is the same way.....unproblematic and don't like conflict but I've found my voice and speak up a lot more.❤😊
Love this. The wisdom & discernment to know when people are not ready for who you are and your journey with our Lord & Savior. God has given us this gift and even when it hurts sometimes when we use these gifts, it is a blessing for us. When they walk away, we let them go because that is God's way of removing them from our lives ( or personal space) for a reason.
I always wondered why I had sooo much love to give and nobody to give it yo. It was revealed to me that I was trying to give it to the wrong people because they were not deserving of it or would not be able to go where God was taking me.
Your experience resonates with me. Continue to stay strong in the Lord!
I absolutely love the gems that you share and your transparency.
I knew you were a Libra! We’re real big on protecting our peace because we’re such non-confrontational. Natural people pleasers and just SO loving and understanding so when someone continues to cross us or disrespect our boundaries, it a hell no sweetie. Time to step back!
I love that song I listen to it daily. Amazing strength comes in my heart when I hear it.❤❤❤❤❤ God is amazing
Thank you for sharing!! I can relate to you in so many ways. I’m in my 20s and Lord knows I’m going through my purging season and it’s uncomfortable. Nonetheless, God is faithful! ❤
Ms. Crystal you are one of my favorites and I love your transparency! Your story is so familiar to me and it breaks my heart when I have to cut off a 'friend'. Now my circle is extremely small and I pay more attention to everything around me. It's a terrible feeling for me to call someone a friend and then you find out years later they were never your friend. I'm even afraid to meet new people because of this. So instead I just pray that God will continue to give me discernment and protection. I love you Ms. Crystal! You keep on keeping on and we the people will always support you and your work! Stay Blessed! ❤❤❤
Crystal, I wish you nothing but success with this podcast! I listen every week. I’m amazed at how down to earth and genuine you you are. Keep the episodes coming 💛
God bless you and your team for making things clear to us weekly 🙏🤞♥️❣️🤗
I always enjoyed what you have to say on different things thank you for being you and being honest with us. Everyday we are learning something new . This is your time and what GOD has for you it's for you. So, Again thank you for this much needed podcast.❤❤❤❤
Thank you so much for this Crystal. I’ve watched quite a few podcast episodes and I’m grateful you allow yourself to be vulnerable. It’s so relatable! My best friend and I are going through this “unfriending” stage. Three years ago she suffered trauma in one of her relationships, and I supported her best I could, but she changed as a person. Became bitter, and angry. I tried to make her see life more positively, but even when good things were happening to me, she would diminish the value of those things, like getting a new job and say things like “but the location is so bad”, or when someone bought me a gift “but it looks fake”. Her own bitterness made her bitter about life in general. I advised her that enough time had passed for her to stop being bitter and she told me “no one can tell me how to heal and you’re a bad friend for forcing me to be where you are.” From there, there was nowhere left to go. I still text her, now and again, but it’s never the same. We’ll always miss them, I guess. But one things for sure: GOD got us ❤❤❤❤❤
This really helped me. I’m going through some purging things as well. It’s hard. But like you stated. You have to stand on it!✌️
I just went through this about 3 months ago .. and I've questioned if I was making the right choice and I understand now listening to this has confirmed it. God is great and I thank God for you. I needed this so much.
Good morning Chrystal and KIPS team. 1st Thank you Chrystal for blessing us with your wisdom. 2nd Thank you to your team for making things run smoothly so that you can be there for all of us. Have a peaceful & blessed week everyone....See you next Tuesday🙏🏽😍
Same here… I let go of a 20 year friendship. She was always in competition with me and really was never happy for me. It hurt, but it had to be done. I always had her back, but never had mine unless it was something in it for her.
BABYYYYYY THE WORDDDDD THAT YOU RELEASED IN THIS EPISODE!!! THANK YOU I NEEDED THIS 🙌🙌😩💖🗣️ YOU EXPLAINED EXACTLY HOW IM CURRENTLY FEELING!!!