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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
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
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
How You Can Help Minnesota Families This Christmas
How You Can Help Minnesota Families This Christmas
Let me tell you about a very special program in my home state.
Shannon Ashley
Oct 28
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
You Can Be Anything. Why Choose to Be Mean?
You Can Be Anything. Why Choose to Be Mean?
How you behave online reflects who you are in real life.
Shannon Ashley
Aug 8
Lipedema Surgery and The Post-Op Blues
Lipedema Surgery and The Post-Op Blues
I never knew that depression after surgery is a common phenomenon until, well, today. Since beginning my lipedema surgeries in January…
Shannon Ashley
Mar 30
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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
It’s So Hard to Talk About Pain
It’s So Hard to Talk About Pain
Physical pain, anyway.
Shannon Ashley
Oct 27
Johnny Depp Sues Another Accuser
Johnny Depp Sues Another Accuser
The actor claims Black professor targeted him in “old-fashioned shakedown.”
Shannon Ashley
Oct 25
10 Things to Know About Semaglutide, TikTok’s Viral Weight Loss Injection
10 Things to Know About Semaglutide, TikTok’s Viral Weight Loss Injection
The popularity has caused a shortage.
Shannon Ashley
Oct 24
Well, This Could Have Been Prevented
Well, This Could Have Been Prevented
Who gets to pursue wellness?
Shannon Ashley
Oct 23
Let Me Show You What a “Loser” I’ve Been
Let Me Show You What a “Loser” I’ve Been
Don't underestimate the impact of emotional abuse.
Shannon Ashley
Oct 20
Social Media Isn’t Worth It
Social Media Isn’t Worth It
Things I want my daughter to grasp before she gets in too deep.
Shannon Ashley
Oct 17
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