Author Archives: shelleylynn

My life is full. I enjoy as many moments as I can. I work hard. I play hard. I have a tendency to cram something into every minute. I take my job very seriously and stress about not doing everything at 100%. And then I wonder why I am always so exhausted. Go figure. IContinue reading “I would like to take a nap.”

“There is no perfection, only beautiful versions of brokenness.” Shannon L Alder I am without a doubt, my worst critic. I have high standards and expect near perfection of myself. It is not because I think I am nearly perfect. Believe me! I am not. It is because I think I need to be betterContinue reading “I can’t perform brain surgery.”

“Family isn’t always blood. It’s the people in your life who want you in theirs; the ones who accept you for who you are. The ones who would do anything to see you smile and who love you no matter what.” unknown You know the old saying, ‘you can choose your friends but you can’tContinue reading “You can choose your family.”

“Complex emotions, from the limbic brain, are the reason mammals succeeded – the reason we survived when the dinosaurs did not. We are social and emotional creatures from start to finish.” Harry S. Lodge, MD Introvert. Extrovert. Who am I? I really wasn’t sure. I love spending time with friends. Laughing. Talking. Sharing. But IContinue reading “I’d rather be with my dogs.”

“Fear has a large shadow, but he himself is small.” Ruth Gendler People have asked me why I didn’t leave sooner. It is not an easy answer and for a long time I had no answer. I would pretend to and I would dance around it, offering all sorts of excuses and false wisdom. ButContinue reading “Why didn’t you just leave?”

“We cannot control what emotions or circumstances we will experience next, but we can choose how we will respond to them.” Gary Zukav Over the past 4 years and 3 months I worked incredibly hard to be in control of my life. I dug. I pushed. I pulled. I stood. And I took control. ThereContinue reading “The fighter.”

“Some family trees bear an enormous crop of nuts.” Wayne Huizenga Happy Easter. Odd. Easter. For most, a gathering. A reason to get together and celebrate a holiday. Eat too much food. Drink too much spirits. Eat chocolate and/or candy until we feel ill. Any of the above or all of the above. But notContinue reading “The gathering.”

“Empathy has no script. There is no right way or wrong way to do it. It’s simply listening, holding space, withholding judgement, emotionally connecting, and communicating that incredibly healing message of ‘you’re not alone.’” Brené Brown “How are you?” “I’m holding up fine. How are you?” “Hanging in there.” And so the conversation goes. ButContinue reading “Sunshine and roses… and unicorns.”

“The most powerful relationship you will ever have is the relationship with yourself.” Steve Marble We are in a strange time. I promised myself when this all started that I would not write about the ‘C’ word. But I promise, this isn’t about that. It is inspired by isolation which is a product of that.Continue reading “Fill your own damn cup.”

I have been challenged to write a new story.  To close the cover on the old one.  I have embraced the first book.  Book 1.  I have held it close and I have kept it warm.  I have loved it.  And now it is time to free it.  I am not sure if I canContinue reading “Book 2, Chapter 1.”