I have experienced a lot of death over the last couple of years. So much that I barely even mention when someone passes away. That may be my way of compartmentalizing my feelings, but losing loved ones has made me consider my own life and mortality in a way that I haven’t before.
Author: Shantell
I'm a curious writer, radio host and producer. Besides all of that I'm fascinated with love, romance, fun, laughter and intellectual thought provoking actions and conversation.
Got Ghosted? 4 Ways to Deal
About a month ago, I met a woman from Austria. She told me that she moved to the U.S. six years ago to advance her career. Two years into her stay, she fell in love with a guy she met, and after four years of dating, they decided to move in together. They signed the […]
From A Survivor on #WorldSuicidePreventionDay
I was 16 when I first decided that I no longer wanted to live. I felt alone, angry, and like things weren’t getting any better. I can’t tell you what specific things, but that’s how depression works. It consumes your mind and fills it up with thoughts of hopelessness and desolation. On the surface, I […]
Love Isn’t Enough: You’ve Got to Have Courage Too
“Because I always have a choice, I choose love.” – Depak Chopra Love is one of the few things that everyone indisputably desires. In fact, the ones who scream, “F*** love” want it the most (I have time to argue). They’ve just decided to allow their pain to serve as a compass for their hearts–hopefully […]
When to Give Love A Try
Many people complain about having a hard time finding someone who they like. Some even believe that this is the most difficult part of dating and relationships. But the truth (in my humble opinion) is that finding someone isn’t the most challenging part; I think the hardest part of the dating is actually choosing to […]
