Author Archives: shelleylynn

“For it is only when we see the full extent of the damage that we can go about fixing it. Becoming whole again. Cautiously, optimistically, gloriously whole again.” In the past four years I have met many new people. Each of them have affected me in different ways and contributed to my growth. I haveContinue reading “Trusting the broken instincts.”

“The ability to learn is the most important quality a leader can have.” Sheryl Sandberg I have a talent for art. I have always been good at it. It has always come naturally to me. Illustrative mostly. I can look at a picture and draw or paint it quite accurately. However, I did not seriouslyContinue reading “The instruction follower.”

“You are confined only by the walls you build yourself” unknown I build incredibly strong brick walls. They can keep anything and anyone out. The walls are so solid it would take an army to break them. Luckily I have an army. My corner. My walls took 24 years to build. Brick by brick. LayerContinue reading “I am an excellent masonry.”

“You want to come in my life, the door is open. You want to get out of my life, the door is open. Just one request: Don’t stand in the door, you’re blocking the traffic.” Unknown Building relationships. This is a big one. I am not talking about romantic relationships. I am talking about friendships. This is about who weContinue reading “The people in my corner.”

“Do not touch me and keep your soul out of your fingertips… Die into me or don’t come to me at all.” Oriah Mountain Dreamer Loneliness is proving to be tougher than I thought. I am surrounded by friends and family. I have a full life and I am happy. Yet there is that hole.Continue reading “A new best friend.”

“Do one thing everyday that scares you” Eleanor Roosevelt I was going over some of my journal entries from the past 4 years wondering what to write about for my next post.  There is a lot to go over.  I write a lot.  I couldn’t decide what should come next.  And then something happened. IContinue reading “I have a premonition.”

“Sometimes you just have to shift your focus from how did I get here; to how do I leave here.” People often ask me my story. I don’t offer to make it a topic of conversation but I am not afraid to tell you if you ask. It is all just facts to me now.Continue reading “Down the rabbit hole.”

“I’m selfish, impatient and a little insecure. I make mistakes, I am out of control and at times hard to handle. But if you can’t handle me at my worst, then you sure as hell don’t deserve me at my best.” Marilyn Monroe I have not changed. I am the same person as I don’tContinue reading “All aboard the rollercoaster.”

Don’t be shy about asking for help. It doesn’t mean your weak, it only means you’re wise.” My family is my world. I grew up with more love than I could have asked for. Their support is and always will be my rock. When I was going through my darkest times I did not tellContinue reading “The art of asking for help.”

“The path is always right beneath your feet.” Issan Dorsey You may have read the story about the kitchen garbage bag titled ‘The Beginning’. I chose that title as that day was the beginning of a new life. A free life. But since that post, I have had a few people ask me what happenedContinue reading “And finally, the ankle broke.”