Cohabitation – Shawna Marie Rodgers

Let’s Dance

By Shawna Marie Rodgers on October 21, 2022December 11, 2022

October 17, 2022 What if life weren’t expected to “look” a certain way? What if, instead, we allowed it to be what it is? We allowed people the freedom toContinue readingLet’s Dance

This might suck.

By Shawna Marie Rodgers on October 15, 2022December 11, 2022

Thursday, October 13, 2022 I have spent a lot of my life in a state of fear. Fear of being left. Fear of my caregivers not being able to provideContinue readingThis might suck.

Amulet

By Shawna Marie Rodgers on December 11, 2021December 11, 2022

November 22, 2021 It was cold out there by the ocean- harsh winds trying their best to not have a slapping effect on our faces and hands. Caffeine, music, andContinue readingAmulet

Stay

By Shawna Marie Rodgers on November 11, 2021December 11, 2022

I might not ever be good at surfing. More days than not, I get my ass handed to me by the water. My arms get tired. Sometimes, I get dizzy.Continue readingStay

You are who you’ve been waiting for

By Shawna Marie Rodgers on October 7, 2021February 27, 2022

October 6, 2021 Before you know it, the cycle has repeated itself all over again. Just when you thought you were done and moved on. Just when you thought youContinue readingYou are who you’ve been waiting for

Rebuilding Bridges

By Shawna Marie Rodgers on June 6, 2021February 27, 2022

June 6, 2021 Addictions come in all shapes and sizes. There you are: fully present, fully engaged with the sensations induced by the addictive substance or behavior. That may beContinue readingRebuilding Bridges

Reborn by the Storm

By Shawna Marie Rodgers on July 5, 2019July 24, 2019

November 27, 2018 You hit me like a much needed rain after a long draught. I had hardened myself against the softness of your nourishment. I’d been alone so long,Continue readingReborn by the Storm

Let It Go

By Shawna Marie Rodgers on April 30, 2019

April 25, 2019 Let. It. Go. Three words. Often overlooked, underrated. Letting something go- whatever it is- it a generous thing to do. We are all on a path, anContinue readingLet It Go

Learning to Walk Again

By Shawna Marie Rodgers on February 3, 2019

January 31, 2019 One week before my companion animal’s death, I tore both of my hamstrings, requiring that first, I stop moving, and second, I re-learn how to walk throughContinue readingLearning to Walk Again

Be Imperfect

By Shawna Marie Rodgers on February 3, 2019

When you so badly want good lives for your loved ones, good solutions for the world, sometimes the delivery of that message can be condescending. We think we can healContinue readingBe Imperfect

Why Do You Want It?

By Shawna Marie Rodgers on December 21, 2018December 21, 2018

December 20, 2018 If you are lucky enough to be in a financial, social, and cultural position to have your wants be the driving force behind your actions (and notContinue readingWhy Do You Want It?

Becoming Emotionally Responsible

By Shawna Marie Rodgers on December 12, 2018December 12, 2018

December 11, 2018 Your insecurities are your responsibility. When you doubt your relationships, those doubts are yours- and yours alone. To be whole, to be fully responsible for your ownContinue readingBecoming Emotionally Responsible

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