Beastly: 21 Life Lessons Big Ang Taught Us All - Rest in peace, Angela Raiola

Early on Thursday morning, Angela Raiola died from cancer.

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Most of us know her as Big Ang, a larger than life personality from shows like Mob Wives and Couples Therapy.

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She was truly a gift to the world and left us with lots of important life lessons.

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Here’s some of what she taught us:

1. Enjoy the finer things in life — you deserve it!

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2. Try not to worry about what other people think.

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3. And don’t be afraid to ask hard questions instead of just going with the flow.

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4. Taking yourself too seriously isn’t beneficial to yourself or anyone else.

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5. Don’t let the hardships of everyday life get you down.

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6. Celebrate every chance that you get.

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7. Know who you are and be comfortable in your own skin.

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8. Don’t be afraid to stand up for yourself.

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9. And never let anyone shame you out of having a good time.

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10. Be kind to yourself and spend time relaxing.

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11. Don’t tolerate other people’s crap.

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12. Appreciate all of your blessings.

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13. Always put your family first.

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14. Because they’re by far some of the most important people in your life.

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15. Friendship is just as important as family.

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16. And you should always be loyal to each other.

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17. Make your own rules.

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18. Honor yourself and do the things that make you happy.

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19. Be brave enough to tell your story to the world — you never know who you might be helping.

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20. Live your best life.

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21. And know that every single day we have is a gift.

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Thanks for all the wisdom, Big Ang.

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We’ll always love you.

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