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Shannon Vaughn
Shannon Vaughn

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Jan 24

Real Spill: Mind Your Money

5 ways I’m changing my money habits — The new year has brought some new perspectives to heart and mind. Namely financial. Not certain what it is or where it’s come from, but it must be necessary for elevation to the next level because I’m sticking with it. Here’s five ways I’m changing the way I view and spend money #1 Ceasing the purchase of alcohol I’ve done this before in the past. In no way…

Money

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Real Spill: Mind Your Money
Real Spill: Mind Your Money
Money

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Published in Beloved

·Jan 23

One man’s reason for never desiring marriage

The answer may surprise you — More and more the echoes of how marriage doesn't benefit men become louder and louder. Some are from men who have tried it. Others who have not. At any rate, I think it’s something every man should try at least once. For men who would marry, there’s men who would…

Men

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One man’s reason for never desiring marriage
One man’s reason for never desiring marriage
Men

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Published in The Shortform

·Jan 20

When People Show You Who They Are…Believe Them

Your life depends on it —

Abusive Relationships

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When People Show You Who They Are…Believe Them
When People Show You Who They Are…Believe Them
Abusive Relationships

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Photo by benjamin lehman on Unsplash

When People Show You Who They Are…Believe Them

Your life depends on it

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Published in Beloved

·Jan 18

“What Does a Woman Bring to the Table?”

Time to bury this question for good — Disclaimer: This post isn’t for men still mad at the girl who told them no to the 8th grade dance. Nor is this for those who choose to be single. This is for men who are genuinely asking the question what do women bring to the table besides sex. I…

Dating

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“What Does a Woman Bring to the Table?”
“What Does a Woman Bring to the Table?”
Dating

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Jan 12

Real Spill: Life is short

Some years ago I wrote about nearly deleting my FaceBook page for good. A former classmate of mine, 15 month old son died in a car accident. As a mom, it was heartbreaking for me. Can’t imagine what her and his father went through. Time went on and she and…

Death

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Real Spill: Life is short
Real Spill: Life is short
Death

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Published in The Shortform

·Jan 12

I Was a Failure At Marriage. You Will Be Too.

Three lessons learned on what not to do —

Marriage

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I Was a Failure At Marriage. You Will Be Too.
I Was a Failure At Marriage. You Will Be Too.
Marriage

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Photo by cottonbro studio

I Was a Failure At Marriage. You Will Be Too.

Three lessons learned on what not to do

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Published in Beloved

·Jan 5

Ladies, Stop Being an Open Book!

The harm in telling men too much too soon — Never in the history of sports, has a team given opposing competition their playbook. Ever. What does a team have to do to increase the odds of beating the competition? They have to scout, watch game film, compile team and individual statistics, etc. …

Dating

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Ladies, Stop Being an Open Book!
Ladies, Stop Being an Open Book!
Dating

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Jan 5

Before kicking love to the curb…

For those considering walking out the dating door for good At one point I was considered lucky by the unlucky in love. Apparently, I’d hit a home run my first at bat. My 20’s weren’t spent dating all the wrong guys, stranded with heartbreak, disease, or a baby. Oh no…

Love

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Before kicking love to the curb…
Before kicking love to the curb…
Love

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Published in Beloved

·Dec 29, 2022

Hardcore truths about dating

That no one wants to hear — Sooner or later, men and women will have to come to terms with reality regarding the dating world. And no, I’m not talking about the “reality” of there being no good people to date. I’m talking about the real reality our social media-obsessed minds refuse to see. Each gender thinks…

Dating

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Hardcore truths about dating
Hardcore truths about dating
Dating

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Published in The Shortform

·Dec 14, 2022

I hit 1,000 followers!

Been a long time coming

Writing

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I hit 1,000 followers!
I hit 1,000 followers!
Writing

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I hit 1,000 followers!

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Shannon Vaughn

Shannon Vaughn

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