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The Fabric of Our Lives

There are two beliefs that flow like an undercurrent beneath all the stratified layers of anxiety in my life.  Read more >

An Open Letter to the Addicts in my Life

When one of my babies is sick and feeling a general sort of pain, one that makes them cry and ache all over and there's nothing I can do about it--the only thing I can think of to say is, "I know baby. I know."It's the same thing I want to say to you. I am not an addict, but sometimes when I think of how easily I could have been, I shudder. I know the only reason I am not is... well... before the Grace of God, go I.  Read more >

Skin Picking Madness: An Essay for Those with *Complicated* Mother-Daughter Relationships.

I wrote this post weeks ago. Every time I think about publishsing it, I freak out a little because no one knows this, not even my bestest friends and that makes my heart beat a little faster just typing it. I have gone back and forth over whether this qualifies as an "overshare". I'm still not sure. I do know that it's honest and I'm proud of that, if nothing else.But hey... when you are your authentic self you give others the unspoken permission to be their authentic selves... and really, truly, that is why I write.  Read more >

The New Ideal

This is a famous painting from 1638 by Peter Paul Rubins called The Three Graces. These women depict the Goddess daughters of Zeus, and in 17th century standards, they are exquisitely beautiful.  Read more >

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Wife, Mother, Writer Wannabe trying to pay attention to this life while laughing at it.

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Full Name
Shannon Lell
Member Since
November 2011
About Me: 

I'm a wife of one, mother of two and writer of many unpublished Microsoft Word Documents. I also blog, sometimes humorously.

Profession: 
CEO of my children
Location: 
Seattle
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