Don't Stop When Shit Gets Real

You can't give in just because things got hard.

Shannon Ashley
Sep 6, 2018 · 4 min read

That's what I'm supposed to say, right? It's what I'm supposed to tell myself and anyone reading this, I think.

Well, damn. This past week saw some really low earnings for my work. Lower than what I'm used to. Upon that realization, I want to crawl under a rock and never write again.

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Shannon Ashley

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Single mama, fulltime writer, exvangelical. It's not about being flawless, it's about being honest. Top Writer. http://www.patreon.com/shannonashley

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