Reflections

Choosing to Write While Feeling Insignificant

A quiet rebellion against the belief that I don’t matter.

Dec 12, 2025 • Shannon | Get Untrapped

Wounds That Built This Work — Part 2

I Made Myself Small So No One Else Would Feel Uncomfortable

Oct 17, 2025 • Shannon | Get Untrapped

Another Year Older, Another Layer Untrapped

Birthdays used to make me uneasy.

Sep 23, 2025 • Shannon | Get Untrapped

Wounds That Built This Work — Part 1

I Got Married to Protect My Father’s Reputation—Not My Future

Aug 28, 2025 • Shannon | Get Untrapped

How to Keep Going When It Feels Like You Missed Your Moment

You haven’t fallen behind. You’ve just outgrown someone else’s timeline.

Jul 10, 2025 • Shannon | Get Untrapped

Making Peace With the Pace You Can Actually Sustain

Because burnout isn’t a badge I want anymore.

Jul 3, 2025 • Shannon | Get Untrapped

You Called It Burnout. But You Were Grieving.

Why the exhaustion you feel isn’t about energy—it’s about identity.

Jun 6, 2025 • Shannon | Get Untrapped

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