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Shelbee Says…”Stay confident and strong in the truth of who you are.”
“Dear Shelbee, When I return to school in the fall, I will be returning as a transgender male. All of my classmates will have known me through eighth grade as a girl. I was home schooled this past year. When I return to school I know there will be many who will be giving me a very hard time about the change. I am sure there will be some teasing and bullying. What is the best course of action for me to take to deal with this? Do I fight back, ignore, or come up with something to quiet their taunts?” -Transitioning with Trepidation How to Handle School Bullies while…
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Beautiful Train Wrecks & Link Up On the Edge #97
As the fashion world is grieving the recent loss of the beautiful Kate Spade, I wanted to take a moment to pay tribute to her and send my condolences to all of her friends and family. I also wanted to take this opportunity to once again open the discussion on the topic of mental illness, specifically Bipolar Disorder and Depression. It is a serious issue and one that is very close to my heart. It shows no mercy and it does not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, or status. And it takes lives. Every day. Wonderful, amazing, exquisite, rich lives. Lives that for some reason feel dark and tortured…
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Shelbee Asked…How Do We Deal with the Aftermath of School Shootings?
For the first post in my Shelbee Says…series, I actually asked the question myself. I posed it to my friends at BetterHelp because it is an issue that has been weighing on my mind and my heart lately and I knew I wanted to address it on my blog. However, it is topic that I am not all that well versed in and wanted the professionals to tackle it for me. My question was this…“How do we deal with the aftermath of all of the school shootings that have been happening recently?” I have very young school aged children and frankly this madness scares the hell out of me. While…
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Knowledge is Power: The Benefits of Bibliotherapy
Knowledge is power. Being informed of the things around us gives a certain amount of control. Education is the basis of progress. Observation makes us more aware. Awareness gives us an edge. Insight can make incredible things happen. And wisdom brings healing. None of us can do it alone. People need people. And sometimes people need a therapist. *This is a sponsored post. However, all thoughts, opinions, and experiences are entirely my own. I want to share part of my mental health story here…the beginning of it actually. When I was 26 years old, I left a marriage that was not working for me. This event quite literally turned me…
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Introducing Shelbee Says…
My brain has been running on overdrive lately trying to decide which direction I want to go with my blog. When I started blogging nearly 3 years ago, it provided a platform where I could combine two seemingly unrelated topics…fashion and mental health. As I wrote more and more posts, I began realizing that these two topics are not all that unrelated after all, with fashion, style, and self-care being a huge part of my recovery from a decade long battle with Bipolar Disorder. Then recently, I partnered with an amazing company that offers affordable online counseling services. This partnership, along with some recent conversations with friends and family, really…
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Feeling Grateful with Rosegal
This Thanksgiving, I am realizing now more than ever how truly grateful I am for all of the blessings in my life. *This is a sponsored post. This jacket was provided to me. All thoughts and opinions are entirely my own. *Jacket: High Low Hooded Plus Size Lace-up Coat in Army Green ($25.94) c/o Rosegal. This jacket is available in 6 other colors. Be sure to check all the fabulous deals going on this weekend at the Rosegal Black Friday Sale! Once upon a time, I traveled a dark and lonely road filled with sharp and scary turns where the fear of the unknown nearly paralyzed me. As I stared…