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The End of a Chapter (or two)
I am not okay today. Life has certainly thrown me a few challenges over the past few weeks, and I am not going to lie and say I have overcome them all. There are a few that I may never … Continue reading
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In the News
Sometimes I am given an opportunity to share my story. This past week, the KC Star ran an article about domestic violence and I was asked to talk about my history and life as a survivor. I don’t spend a … Continue reading
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Tagged abuse, activist, advocate, authenticity, battered women, being real, challenges, change the world, choices, comfort zone, compassion, confidence, courage, decisions, difficulty, divorce, domestic violence, emotions, experiences, fear, Feelings, girl power, girl warrior, good parent, Growth, gun violence, healing, Health, healthy, hero, history, hope, hurt, inspiration, life, life and death, life lessons, little known facts, love, loving others, memories, mercy, monsters, motivation, narcissist, overcome, parenting, perseverance, Persistence, personal growth, perspective, powerful, priorities, raising children, raising good kids, reflection, self development, self esteem, Shannon Joy, single mother, single parent, Social Issues, strength, survivor, victory, warrior, wisdom, woman
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Social Distancing
I am a hugger. That hasn’t always been true for me. For a long time, I was afraid that touching someone would let them in, let them see me. So I shook hands and avoided any semblance of physical affection. … Continue reading
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What I know…
It’s challenging. Being right in the middle of life and faced with an incredible number of decisions. Career? Business? Relationship? Kids? Travel? Stability? Or basically any goal or desire that you ruminate upon. You’re in the middle of this maze … Continue reading
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October
Don’t fall for my flowers, Please fall for my roots. For when Autumn comes, I will still need you. The leaves will change, they’ll turn and fall. I do want to trust That you’ll stay for it all. As seasons … Continue reading
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“The Girl Who Smiles”
Three times yesterday. Three different conversations. Three separate people. “How can you always be in such a good mood? Even with your car accident and now the job thing, it seems like you just have no worries.” “I’m not sure … Continue reading
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Tagged anxiety, authentic, death, depression, dreams, exhaustion, Feelings, gratitude, life, mental illness, overcoming, pain, positive, real, vulnerable
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Persistence
There are days when the road is smooth and everything seems to be going exactly as it should. There are days that the kids do their chores without nagging and dinner comes together easily and work is full of interesting, … Continue reading
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Tagged accomplishment, art, creativity, development, dreams, goals, Growth, habits, passion, Persistence, personal growth, time, time management, writing
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Originally posted on My Heart is My Compass:
Steel beams like shoelaces. Twisted, taught, writhing. Struggling, pleading to be unfolded and hammered straight. Begging to have time turned back. Souls hurled at terminal velocity Their descent fueled by pain, anguish,…
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Little Things
“Won’t that hurt your shoulder?” “I knew you didn’t get lunch today, so would you like me to grab you Pad Thai since I am here already?” “I saw this song and thought you might like it.” “I can come … Continue reading
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