Autumn Murray

I am so excited about my hair. I am almost reaching Janet Jackson levels. Natural hair is a journey that I am loving. It took me a long time to accept my natural self vs what I thought was “beauty.” Side note: So excited for the George Michael special on ABC tonight! #chooselove #naturalhair #blackhair #blackisbeautiful #blackhairstyles #natural #naturalhairstyles #curlsforthegirls #curlsforthegirls #naturalcurls #denmanbrush #simplyamazingliving #missjessies #missjessiesmulticulturalcurls

This Thanksgiving, I am thankful for myself. I am thankful for always believing in a higher power and for persevering during difficult times. I am thankful for George Michael and Wham! for the song "Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go" because it stopped me from committing suicide. I am also thankful for sooooo many other artists for allowing me to escape into a world of make-believe and awesomeness vs. focusing on the abuse, trauma, and racism that I ultimately survived. Today, I was interviewed by individuals that are doing a documentary on adoption. They reached out to me and wanted me to be a part of the process in any way that I am willing to do. The ultimate purpose of the doc is to help change laws surrounding adoption and foster care. When I told them a brief synopsis of my adoption story, the writer of the documentary stopped me and told me that I needed to write a book, or make a lifetime movie, and so much more. He will also be providing contact information for literary agents to help me get my story told. I have been lazy and scared about getting a book deal to tell my story, but no longer. It is time. I will always #chooselove. I have always chosen to love people, even when they didn't love me. #chooselove #socialjustice #adoption #adoptionjourney #fostercare #reform #literary #literaryagent #literaryagents #literaryagentwanted #thanksgiving #simplyamazingliving #documentary #documentaries #autumn #autumnleaves #diversity #inclusion #diversityandinclusion #diversitymatters #blacklivesmatter #georgemichael #georgemichaelfans #wham #wakemeupbeforeyougogo #suicideprevention #suicide

We had an amazing media luncheon Bistro Niko! Bistro Niko is gearing up for the holidays and the entire restaurant is decked to the halls. The Buckhead Life Group really is life. From baby announcements, baby showers, engagement dinners, anniversaries, holiday parties, birthdays, and to just enjoying the finer things in life - - they just do it better. Mark your calendars for the gift that keeps giving! Beginning November 26th, receive a 20% added value on all Ultimate Dining Card purchases. Click, call, or visit any of the Buckhead Life Group restaurants to finish your holiday shopping! . . . #holidays #christmas #hanukkah #kwanzaa #giftgiving #holidayseason #gifts #giftguide #atlanta #ultimatediningcard #buckheadlife #buckheadrestaurants #finedining #holidayspirit buckheadlife, #buckheadrestaurants, #ultimatediningcard

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Congratulations to the braves for an amazing win over the astrosbaseball Way to go World Series champs!!! What a game! #atlanta #atl #atlantabraves #worldseries #worldserieschamps #worldseries2021 #braveswin #welcometoatlanta #hotlanta #allidoiswin #winning #winners #winningteam #wewon

Happy World Mental Health Day! Mental health is extremely important for everyone. If you are facing a mental health challenge, you are not alone. It is also important to know that mental health problems do not define who you are. They are something you experience. “I found that with depression, one of the most important things you can realize is that you’re not alone. You’re not the first to go through it, you’re not gonna be the last to go through it,” — Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson I struggle with depression and believe in therapy. The time that we are living in with all of the disbelief about vaccines, people turning to violence in protesting masks, and people not believing in facts or science are all having a negative impact on my mental health. The simple concept of people choosing hate vs loving one another and showing empathy is very difficult for me. The truth is important to me. Facts are important to me. Until we are back on the path in believing the truth and not going off our opinions, I will seek help from professionals in the mental health field to help me cope. If you are struggling right now and are looking for help, please reach out to a family member or friend and seek help from a mental health professional. I believe in you. #chooselove #mentalhealthawareness #worldmentalhealthday #worldmentalhealthday2021 #mentalhealthmatters #mentalhealthrecovery #mentalhealthadvocate #mentalhealthsupport #mentalhealthblogger #mentalhealthawarenessmonth #mentalhealthday #believeinyourself #gethelp #seekhelp #gethealthy #gethelp #mindhealth

My Name is Pauli Murray is a wonderful documentary on the life of an American trailblazer. The documentary is a candid recounting of a unique and extraordinary journey of a non-binary black person who was a pioneering attorney, activist, priest, and dedicated memoirist. To be honest, I had not heard of Pauli Murray until I saw this documentary. This incredible woman lived her life to the fullest and didn't know the word “can't” or at least she didn't let that stop her if someone tried to prevent her from doing something she wanted to do. It is now playing on amazonprimevideo and you can watch the trailer and read my review by clicking on link in bio. #ad #paulimurray #simplyamazingliving #ruthbaderginsburg #rbg #notoriousrbg #socialjustice #socialjusticeeducation #socialjusticewarrior #socialjusticeactivist #blackhistoryfacts #blackhistory #lgbtq #nonbinary #mustseemovie #documentary #documentaryfilm #womensrights #womensupportingwomen #womensrightsarehumanrights #equality #inclusion #diversity

I had an amazing night attending villachristinaatl Garden Party celebrating the renovation of their expansive and lush gardens. The gardens are perfect for weddings and private events. The balloon decorations by bravestdesigns were gorgeous and looked more like sculptures than balloons. tippy.tap.co vehicle was so cute and served delicious cocktails. Villa Christina offers creative food, modern elegance and gracious service. I can’t wait to return! Dress from macys #atlanta #atl #atlantarestaurant #atlantarestaurants #weddingvenue #atlweddingvenue #atlantaweddingvenue #atlantawedding #eventspace #atlantaeventspace #privateevent #privateeventspace #simplyamazingliving #gardenparty #gardenpartydecor #vcgardenparty

Oh..My..Gawd…The FRIENDS Experience opens in Atlanta on July 15. Friends fans will not to miss seeing this fun interactive experience. The space features 12 nostalgia-packed rooms and activations including the iconic friends fountain and Central Perk with the legendary orange couch. It also provides opportunities to explore the show’s history and re-create your favorite moments. Peek around Rachel and Monica’s purple door, relax in Chandler and Joey’s recliner, help with the infamous sofa pivot scene and so much more. There is even a gift shop where you can purchase t-shirts, coffee mugs, and lots of other cute friends memorabilia. The FRIENDS experience will be open through September 6. Get more details and purchase tickets for friendstheexperience by clicking on my link in bio. #friendstheexperience #friends #friendstvshow #friendsreunion #friendstv #rossandrachel #howyoudoin #ohmygawd #simplyamazingliving #monicabing #monicageller #smellycat #wewereonabreak #crapbag #phoebebuffay #chandlerbing #joeytribbiani #rachelgreen #rossgeller #centralperk #tvshows #nostalgia #atl #atlantaevents #whattodoinatlanta #thefriendsexperience

Look ma, no mask! This was our first family vacation in more than a year without wearing masks. We are all fully vaccinated and ready to travel, see concerts, go the movies, and most importantly support independently owned restaurants and businesses in person. As most of you know, the CDC and the White House recently announced that people who have been fully vaccinated now do not need to wear a mask unless you are going to areas that have high risk factors for others. New data shows that fully vaccinated people are not only protected from COVID-19 themselves, but they are very unlikely to spread the virus to others. For more than a year, the COVID-19 pandemic has brought additional challenges and stressors on top of everyday life. It has been even worse among communities of color who have been harder hit by the virus. Sadly, I know several friends that have lost friends and family due to COVID-19. My husband’s college friend lost a total of 5 family members within a month from the virus. His friend’s father died from COVID-19 and four family members that attended the funeral caught the disease and died from the deadly virus shortly after. Additionally, we were at my daughter’s softball game last month and the umpire we talked to said that he will continue to wear a mask in public out of respect for the 12 family members that he lost over this past year due to the pandemic. I’m here to tell you that COVID-19 vaccines are completely FREE, easy, safe, and incredibly effective. It really is simple, the more people that get vaccinated, the closer we move to pre-pandemic life. Vaccines will help end the pandemic, but only if you get them. If you have not been vaccinated or have friends and family that have not been vaccinated and are looking for information, please visit loveprotectsus.org, follow the #loveprotectsus hashtag, and register to get vaccinated. #ad #covid_19 #covid #covidvacccine #covıd #getvaccienated #getvaccienated💉 #ɢᴇᴛᴠᴀᴄᴄɪɴᴀᴛᴇᴅ #vaxxed💉 #vaxxedgirlsummer #vaccinationdone✔️ #vaccinetruthadvocate #vaccinatedvacation #vacations #vacationmode #stsimonsisland #stsimonsislandga #beachhair #beachlife #beachlife🌴 #beachvibes

Happy National Crown Day! This is a day of solidarity for the human rights of Black women, men, and children to wear their natural hair boldly, and proudly, without the fear of being discriminated against in school or the workplace Also known as the "Black Hair Independence Day," this unofficial holiday celebrates Afro-textured hair - or the tight curls, coils and kinks most often associated with Black and indigenous people of color. Created by The Crown Coalition, National Crown Day is campaigning to end hair discrimination in the workplace and at schools, which the Black community face far too often when wearing their natural hair. The CROWN Act, which stands for “Create a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair,” is a law that prohibits race-based hair discrimination, which is the denial of employment and educational opportunities because of hair texture or protective hairstyles including braids, locks, twists or bantu knots. It was passed into law on July 3rd 2019. It is now law in 13 states, most recently Nevada and is celebrated as "Crown Day." I am celebrating National Crown Day by wearing my natural hair in all of its glory. #simplyamazingliving #crownday #naturalhair #naturalhairstyles #naturalmakeup #naturalhairstyle #blackisbeautiful #biracial #blackhair #naturalblackhair #women #womenfashion #womensfashion #blackhairstyles #crownday #nationalcrownday #simplyamazingliving #blackgirlmagic #thecrownact #thecrownactgeorgia

Celebrating the remaining days of Pride Month in St. Simons in my T-shirt that I purchased from The Human Rights Campaign. The Human Rights Campaign envisions a world where every member of the LGBTQ+ family has the freedom to live their truth without fear, and with equality under the law. They empower their 3 million members and supporters to mobilize against attacks on some of the most marginalized people in our community. I have always supported the LGBTQ+ community as I have known what is it like to not fit in or not to be loved for who you are (although on a different level). My childhood friends in the LGBTQ+ accepted me when others did not want to have anything to do with me because I am biracial. However, once they got to know us for who we are vs. judging us from what their parents told them about black people and the LGBTQ+ community, the majority of them changed their views and we have built long-lasting friendships still to this day. Hatred is taught. Please teach children to love and accept everyone. #LoveisLove #pridemonth #happypride #pride #pride🌈 #pridemonth2021 #pride2021 #lovewins #loveeveryone #diversity #inclusion #inclusionmatters #diversityandinclusion #diversitymatters #gaypride #lesbianpride #bisexualpride #transgenderpride

My daughter Ava is up to date on her vaccines! Now is the time for adolescents to catch up on missed well visits and vaccines. #ad Unfortunately, doctor well-check visits are significantly down due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Not taking adolescents for these important doctor visits can be dangerous as these visits are a preventative measure and a vital time for parent, patient, and doctor communication. During well-check visits and annual physicals, health care providers check to make sure vaccinations are up-to-date in addition to giving patients time-sensitive screenings to detect health problems before they become serious. Unity Consortium can help put parents’ mind at ease when it comes to vaccines. unityconsortium is a non-profit organization that unites diverse groups around a common passion – the imperative to protect adolescents and young adults against all vaccine-preventable diseases to support lifelong health. Click on link in bio to read my article about Unity Consortium and the importance of getting adolescents up to date on their vaccines. #dontwaitvaccinate #IC #vaccineswork #covid_19 #teen #teengirl #publichealth #ᴠᴀᴄᴄɪɴᴇssᴀᴠᴇʟɪᴠᴇs #vaccines #vaccine #getyourshot

Happy Mother’s Day to all mothers! Happy Mother’s Day to all single mothers. Happy Mother’s Day to all mothers in a loving relationship with their husband, wife, or partner. Happy Mother’s Day to all mothers who grew up without a loving mother as a foundation in your lives and are striving to be the best mother possible. My birth mother gave me up and my mother by adoption hated me. I didn’t have a positive role model for a mother in my life, but I am doing everything possible to be the best mom that I can possibly be for my two children. Being a mother is my greatest accomplishment. A portion of “I Wish I Had a Mother” poem by Rosie Bourget “I wish I had a mother To enjoy life together to look out for my best interest To help me celebrate my success To tell me I am the best! I wish I had a mother This is so hard to bear I wish I had a mother With a shoulder With a warm heart that really care! In all the things that a mother should do For all that I've been through, I've never had a mother's love That others speak of I've never had a mother's kiss and hug To make me feel forever loved! I wish I had a mother Who I could call mother And treasure her forever! Whenever there is trouble I would like to have a mother who can turn to me, to help with my struggle! I wish I had a mother!” #mothersday #mothersday2021 #mother #mom #mompreneur #blackinfluencers #atlantainfluenceseverything #atlantainfluencers #atlantabloggers #blackbloggers #blackblogger #motherslove #motherlove❤️ #motherlovesyou #proudmother #proudmotherof2 #chooselove #loveislove #loveyourself #motherday

Been a long time since I’ve dressed up. When my amazing, smart, and kind daughter avaaa.murray turns 16 - it is called for. I am going to need Slash to get a DNA test. Pretty sure we are related. GNR fan for life. #atlanta #atl #atlantainfluencer #blackinfluencers #blackinfluencer #simplyamazingliving #sweet16 #birthdaygirl #birthdayvibes #ilovemydaughter