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Thankful Somebody Believes In Me
Thankful Somebody Believes In Me
In case you missed it, I’ve been slogging through a really deep depression lately. I’ve been plagued by unrelenting knee pain since…
Shannon Ashley
Nov 24
Here’s How That Learning Evaluation Went For My Daughter
Here’s How That Learning Evaluation Went For My Daughter
Last week, I received a 27-page report of findings for my daughter’s recent psychoeducational/neuropsychological evaluation. The day…
Shannon Ashley
Nov 18
Fighting For Medical Care Is Exhausting
Fighting For Medical Care Is Exhausting
Yet this is what chronically ill people must do
Shannon Ashley
Dec 12
Guess I’m Just a Bitter, Ugly Feminist
Guess I’m Just a Bitter, Ugly Feminist
Or so I hear
Shannon Ashley
Dec 8
Dan Price: Best Boss or Sex-Crazed Psychopath?
Dan Price: Best Boss or Sex-Crazed Psychopath?
Wake up and smell the red flags.
Shannon Ashley
Aug 21
I’m Failing At Life (For Now)
I’m Failing At Life (For Now)
Depression and hanging on for the kids
Shannon Ashley
Nov 1
I’m a Writer with Slow Processing Speed
I’m a Writer with Slow Processing Speed
Here’s what that looks like for me… and my child.
Shannon Ashley
Oct 3
Latest
Maybe It’s Not Too Late
Maybe It’s Not Too Late
Not for you, and not for me
Shannon Ashley
Dec 15
Unique Holiday Food Gifts You Can Still Snag Online
Unique Holiday Food Gifts You Can Still Snag Online
These small business shops also sell gift cards(!)
Shannon Ashley
Dec 14
Thank You for Being Our Village
Thank You for Being Our Village
I can never thank you enough.
Shannon Ashley
Dec 9
Would I Still Fail If I Faced My Fears?
Would I Still Fail If I Faced My Fears?
The trauma and creativity battle
Shannon Ashley
Dec 8
My Love for Hanukkah Runs Deep
My Love for Hanukkah Runs Deep
Holidays, ethnicity, and agnosticism
Shannon Ashley
Dec 7
When Can I, a Fat Woman, Be a “Good” Patient?
When Can I, a Fat Woman, Be a “Good” Patient?
When I saw the orthopedic surgeon in mid-November, my blood pressure was 121/83. It’s actually something I pointed out to that surgeon when…
Shannon Ashley
Dec 1
The Most Human Thing Is To Be In Need
The Most Human Thing Is To Be In Need
I wouldn’t be here if it wasn’t for the givers
Shannon Ashley
Nov 29
Not Sure How Much Holiday Magic I Can Make This year
Not Sure How Much Holiday Magic I Can Make This year
My daughter Sophie believes in Santa. I mean, she really believes in Santa. It’s not even Thanksgiving as I write this, yet she’s already…
Shannon Ashley
Nov 27
How I Recognize DARVO In Toxic Relationships
How I Recognize DARVO In Toxic Relationships
Since my ex DARVO’d me, I've learned that it's all about control.
Shannon Ashley
Nov 20
My Ex Is Having A Secret Baby, Again
My Ex Is Having A Secret Baby, Again
I don’t appreciate the position he’s put me in with our child.
Shannon Ashley
Nov 20
Too Fat to Be Taken Seriously?
Too Fat to Be Taken Seriously?
I’m not sure how much more of a runaround I can take.
Shannon Ashley
Nov 16
The Pain of Living In This Body Is Very Real
The Pain of Living In This Body Is Very Real
Then why do I feel like I’ve done something wrong?
Shannon Ashley
Nov 13
I Regret Being a Chill Co-Parent
I Regret Being a Chill Co-Parent
My kid didn’t know how to tell me she was being mistreated
Shannon Ashley
Nov 8
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