Real Talk With Shelly Rand
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The Best Part of the Chaos
Cooking has become more than making meals for Shelly. It’s an escape, a creative outlet and a place where she finds peace, confidence and a little healing.
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Cooking With Love, A Little Chaos & A Whole Lot of Shelly
Cooking has become Shelly’s escape, creative outlet and happy place, where music, garlic, dancing…
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Love Doesn’t End
Losing someone doesn’t mean losing the love you have for them. Nicole remains part…
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Sometimes the Detour Becomes the Destination
A quiet morning, a purple rug, and a realization… sometimes the life we didn’t plan becomes the one that finally feels like home.
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Home Isn’t a Place… It’s a Feeling | Real Talk with Shelly Rand
Home used to mean noise, family, and laughter. Today it means something completely different. Join me for a coffee chat about grief, healing, Sir Kit Kat, Nicole, and discovering that home isn’t a place… it’s a feeling.
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Goodbye June… What This Month Taught Me
Well, June… you were definitely one for the books. When I look back over this month, the first words that come to mind are hard, painful… but also accomplishment. My pain levels with my back and right leg have been the worst they’ve been in a long time. There were days when everything hurt. Sitting…
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The Things That Still Make Me Smile
Life has changed a lot over the last few years, but I’ve learned that joy still finds its way in. From cherished memories of Nicole to everyday moments with Sir Kit Kat, this is a reflection on the things that still make me smile.
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What I’ve Learned About Starting Over
I think people hear the words “starting over” and picture a fresh start. A clean slate. New opportunities. New beginnings. Sometimes it is. But sometimes starting over means standing in the middle of a life you never wanted and trying to figure out where to go from there. When I think about starting over, I…
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The Day I Started Letting People Back In
A few people have pointed out over the last couple of years how isolated I’ve become. Trust me, I know. 😹 You don’t need to tell me I don’t get out much. I already know. My wallet knows. Frieda knows. Heck, even Sir Kit Kat probably knows. The funny thing is, I don’t think I…
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The Little Things We Take for Granted
Lately, I’ve been thinking a lot about groceries. I know, not exactly the deepest way to start a conversation, but stick with me. Every time I turn on the news or scroll through Facebook, I seem to come across another story about the cost of living or someone getting caught stealing food. It breaks my…
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When Your Body Says No But Life Says Go | Living with Chronic Pain | Real Talk with Shelly Rand
Some days, just standing up feels like an Olympic event. Chronic pain has a way of changing your plans, testing your patience, and teaching lessons you never asked to learn. But somewhere between the heating pads, the coffee cups, and Sir Kit Kat’s questionable work ethic, I’ve discovered that pain and joy can exist in…
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The Friends Who Stay
You know something I’ve noticed since Nicole died? People get really nervous about saying her name. It’s one of those things I never expected. I think a lot of people are afraid they’re going to upset me. Like if they mention Nicole, I’m suddenly going to fall apart right in front of them. The truth…
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Life After Loss: The Things Nobody Tells You About Losing a Child | Real Talk with Shelly Rand
People think grief follows a timeline. They think one day you’ll wake up and somehow be the person you were before. The truth is much different. In this deeply personal story, I share the things nobody tells you about losing a child, the loneliness, the unexpected moments, the love that never leaves, and the healing…
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Life Doesn’t Wait Until You’re Ready | Real Talk with Shelly Rand
Sometimes we spend so much time waiting until we’re ready that we miss the life happening around us. Today I’m sharing what grief, healing, and finding my way back have taught me about moving forward, one small step at a time.
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Goodbye May: Lessons, Growth & Healing | Shelly Rand
May taught me more than I expected. From healing and growth to friendship, boundaries, and finding my spark again, here’s what I’m taking with me into June.