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If He Were Your Son, What Would You Do?
If He Were Your Son, What Would You Do?
I am pretty sure that most loving parents would feel regret
Shannon Ashley
May 20
I Read Bella Thorne’s Book of Poetry and It Only Adds to the OnlyFans Controversy
I Read Bella Thorne’s Book of Poetry and It Only Adds to the OnlyFa...
Recently, I decided to make an account on OnlyFans. While I’m not there for sex work or pornography, I understand that the platform has…
Shannon Ashley
Oct 14, 2020
What I Eat As a Very Fat Woman Seeking Food Freedom
What I Eat As a Very Fat Woman Seeking Food Freedom
The food police will surely clutch their pearls.
Shannon Ashley
Aug 22, 2020
Sophie’s Turning 10
Sophie’s Turning 10
It's a big milestone for us
Shannon Ashley
Mar 26
Slowly Getting Stronger
Slowly Getting Stronger
Day by day
Shannon Ashley
Feb 9
We’ve Chosen a Tiny Christmas
We’ve Chosen a Tiny Christmas
My daughter is over the moon with excitement
Shannon Ashley
Dec 21, 2023
Beaten Down
Beaten Down
But not backing down
Shannon Ashley
Jan 25
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The Daily Mail Published My Story… In My Underwear
The Daily Mail Published My Story… In My Underwear
Now more strangers have something to say about my body
Shannon Ashley
Jun 8
“Have a Little More Respect For Yourself”
“Have a Little More Respect For Yourself”
What does it really mean when a person has ‘let themselves go?'
Shannon Ashley
Jun 3
Summertime Sadness
Summertime Sadness
Hollering for hope
Shannon Ashley
May 28
Judged By One or Two Blog Posts?
Judged By One or Two Blog Posts?
That’s just the way it goes
Shannon Ashley
May 27
Changing My Daughter’s Last Name Required One Thing — Her Estranged Father’s Permission
Changing My Daughter’s Last Name Required One Thing — Her Estranged Father’s Permission
I was never asked for ID… or my child’s birth certificate
Shannon Ashley
May 25
Making the Most of Things
Making the Most of Things
Even sweltering places and lonely disease
Shannon Ashley
May 25
How Can We Even Prevent Suicide?
How Can We Even Prevent Suicide?
This world is not a safe place for admitting suicidal ideation
Shannon Ashley
May 22
Is Taziki’s Mediterranean Cafe Actually Healthy?
Is Taziki’s Mediterranean Cafe Actually Healthy?
You might be surprised by the sneaky Taziki's marketing
Shannon Ashley
May 19
Dim Truths I Keep From My Daughter
Dim Truths I Keep From My Daughter
Because we don’t all have the luxury of good mental health
Shannon Ashley
May 18
Dreaming Again
Dreaming Again
In my tenth year of motherhood
Shannon Ashley
May 11
Welp, I’m Alive
Welp, I’m Alive
Just on a few more medical detours
Shannon Ashley
May 9
Very Basic Self-care
Very Basic Self-care
Sometimes, that’s all we can really do
Shannon Ashley
Apr 16
What Helps Me Manage My Chronic Diseases
What Helps Me Manage My Chronic Diseases
So far
Shannon Ashley
Apr 13
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