About Me.

Hello and welcome to my blog! My name is Shannon Donnelly and I am 19 years old. I live on Long Island and I’m a writer looking to share my mind with the world. My goal is to write in a way such that my reader feels seen, understood, and curious. I intend to provoke thought, passion, and human connection. 

When I first began this blog, I sought to unveil “my truth” to my audience-- being my peers. I knew that to them; I was the poster child for success. I was an AP student, I had tons of friends, I was athletic and good at soccer, I was energetic and attractive, I had a grandeurs online presence, and I seemed like I really had it all. People would tell me all the time that my life was perfect and they wish they were me, which always made me feel strange as I don’t think my life is any more valuable than the next, and it always followed that it was because of those things they wish they were me. 

Knowing this, I knew that sharing my story, and revealing my “scars” if you will, would have a large impact. For people to see someone who supposedly had it all, live on the same playing field as everyone else. To demonstrate that these things are meaningless, and a human being is a human being. There is no true hierarchy of value, where some deserve to suffer and others do not. We all suffer. It is who overcomes it that separates us.

This led me to my second reason. I overcame my suffering, and I wanted to show others that they could to. That there is hope, and it does get better. I lace Buddhism throughout much of my writing because it was what helped my overcome this time of my life. I hope that spreading an understanding of its principles can help others do the same. 

Lastly (but really firstly!), I write for me. I have a profound love of writing, and I have for years. To write is to create art. I find so much joy in piecing together words to convey my emotions or thoughts. I use it as a tool to understand myself and others. I use it to come back to myself when I’ve strayed, document changes in the intangible, and expand my knowledge of the world. I have so much love to give, and I hope you feel the openness to receive it. 

Thank you for allowing me to touch your hearts.