SHANNON'S NOT-SO-SECRET DIARY

Uh oh. It happened again. I’m sitting here with a belly full of chocolate and a head full of shame. How did I let this happen? I thought...

The last month or so, I feel like I’ve been in this weird emotional growth stage. Maybe it was Mercury in Retrograde. Maybe I hit a...

I have been struggling with a bum shoulder since the middle of September. To be more specific – the area of pain is in my right rhomboid,...

***Disclaimer: This post contains graphic details and sensitive content. Read at your discretion. I don’t talk about my miscarriage...

I had a complete meltdown the other night. Like full on, uncontrollable sobbing, incoherent words, self-loathing pity party. I think we...

You know what time of year it is. The temperature drops, the days get shorter, we find ourselves reaching for our warm, cozy layers, and...

I’ve never been a head turner. And that’s ok. I’ve never been the life of the party. And that’s ok. I’ve never been the popular or most...

I’m in a funk. In multiple areas of my life. It’s overwhelming, And it’s been ongoing for the last few months. Getting to the gym and...

Ever been completely fucked over by someone in your life? It sucks. In my case, I’m choosing to take the higher road… But some days, I...

***Disclaimer: If you are not familiar with weightlifting, you may not understand some of the lingo in this post. Keep reading anyway!...

I have a bad habit of viewing myself negatively. When I look in the mirror, I only notice the things I dislike about myself. I’ve done...

I miss having friends. Real, genuine friends that allow me the freedom to be myself. No guard up. No judgment. Just love and laughter. I...

Ever been cheated on? It’s like your heart is ripped from your chest and you can literally feel the pain permeating through the pit of...

Ever feel like you’re not living up to your full potential? My Mom shared with me something my brother had shared with her and it’s been...

My whole life I’ve struggled with body dysmorphia, binge eating, poor self-esteem, impostor syndrome, lack of confidence, self-pity,...

So basically – I carry around a lot (A LOT) of thoughts with me throughout the day and I’ve discovered that I really need an outlet for...