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Black Lives Matter

Posted on June 3, 2020 by Shannon Joy

It was brought to my attention that my previous post could be seen as self-aggrandizing, which was absolutely not the idea behind it. At first, I wanted to be offended. I wanted to defend myself since this blog had always … Continue reading →

Posted in Social Issues | Tagged activist, ally, apologies, authenticity, becoming, being real, bipic, black lives matter, change, change the world, choices, compassion, courage, decisions, dream, embarrassed, Feelings, future, Growth, history, journey, kindness, learning, love, mental clarity, personal growth, pic, political issues, positive messages, powerful, progress, purpose, question everything, racism, raising kids, self development, Social Issues, tragedy, truth, unfiltered, value, values, white | Leave a comment

I Can’t Breathe

Posted on May 27, 2020 by Shannon Joy

I can’t breathe. I can’t breathe. I can’t imagine. I can’t stop crying. I am usually pretty quiet about political issues. I have my own deep-seated beliefs about things, but I have never been one to think that my beliefs … Continue reading →

Posted in Feelings, Growth, Social Issues | Tagged Advice, authentic, authenticity, bad decisions, bad habits, becoming, being real, better, change, change the world, choices, Christian Cooper, courage, damage, death, embarrassed, fear, Feelings, George Floyd, Growth, heartbreak, history, hope, hurt, learning, life, life lessons, love, mistakes, monsters, personal growth, progress, racism, raw, real, self development, starting small, stretch, struggle, thinking, thought provoking, tragedy, truth, unfiltered, values, victory, warrior, wisdom, world leaders | 1 Comment

Little Things

Posted on September 9, 2019 by Shannon Joy

“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 →

Posted in adventures, Advice, Feelings, Friendship, Growth, Mental Health, Uncategorized | Tagged friends, Friendship, gratitude, Growth, inspiration, life, little things, personal, thankful, truth | Leave a comment

Piano Dreams

Posted on May 20, 2019 by Shannon Joy

I touch the faded ivory keys, the melody coming alive hesitantly. My fingers are still so slow on the keys, but soon I will be more comfortable. A baby grand piano! In my living room! EEEK! I have wanted a … Continue reading →

Posted in dreams, Feelings, Growth, My Art, My daily life, Uncategorized | Tagged art, beauty, create, creativity, decor, discipline, dreams, fine art, Growth, inspiration, piano, truth | Leave a comment

I imagine it’s me

Posted on June 20, 2018 by Shannon Joy

I open the door, hoping that all the things I’ve heard are lies. The creak is muffled by the sounds of sobbing. Some softly crying, some wailing, some frozen in fear, immobile and unable to understand what it happening. “Mami! … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Family Matters, Feelings, Growth, Mental Health, parenting, Refugees, religion, Social Issues, Uncategorized | Tagged abuse, Advice, biblical perspective, border, border crossing, children, democrat, detain, Family, Feelings, feminism, friends, generosity, heartbreak, history, hope, illegal immigration, imagine, immigrants, kindness, life, pain, political issues, politics, questions, Refugees, relationships, religion, repiublican, safety, Social Issues, strangers, truth, world refugee day | Leave a comment

National Single Parent’s Day

Posted on March 21, 2018 by Shannon Joy

It takes a lot to be a parent. It takes more to be a working parent. And it takes everything you have to be a single parent. And today, I want to celebrate my fellow single parents. Single parents are … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Family Matters, Feelings, Growth, Health, Mental Health, Mother's Day, My daily life, parenting, Uncategorized, work | Tagged Advice, challenges, children, dreams, Family, Feelings, home, inspiration, lifestyle, love, overcoming, parenting, raising children, raising daughters, raising kids, raising sons, reality, relationships, rewards, single mom, single mother, single parent, Single Parent's Day, truth | 5 Comments

The Other Woman – Part 2

Posted on May 31, 2017 by Shannon Joy

This is a continuation of yesterday’s post. One of the first things I HAD to learn on this journey is that it is okay to not be okay. I am not the only person who doesn’t have it all together. … Continue reading →

Posted in Advice, dreams, Family, Family Matters, Fashion, Feelings, Forgiveness, Friendship, Growth, Health, Mental Health, My daily life, Organization, parenting, Uncategorized, work | Tagged Advice, beauty, comparison, envy, friendships, jealousy, journey, keeping up with the joneses, life, Messy, other woman, perfectionism, personal growth, priorities, self development, self esteem, stretch, truth, woman, women's health | Leave a comment

May 23 – Vulnerable

Posted on May 23, 2017 by Shannon Joy

Oh, the beautiful words penned by Brené Brown. She is my favorite. Today, anyway. I have lots of favorites. But I find myself reeling with the raw, unfiltered content of her writing. Always. She was my inspiration to write this … Continue reading →

Posted in Advice, dreams, Family, Family Matters, Feelings, Forgiveness, Friendship, Growth, Health, Mental Health, My daily life, Uncategorized | Tagged abuse, authentic, authenticity, chameleon, courage, discovery, fake, fear, Friendship, healing, hiding, history, inner child, journey, memories, memory, no more hiding, opening up, pain, past, raw, real, reconnect, strength, truth, unfiltered, vulnerability, vulnerable, weakness | 3 Comments

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