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R.Shanelle @rshanelle.bsky.social · 15h

It is not the #voice you hear that determines where you #endup
It's the voice you believe
If #youwantit you'll #maketime
If you want it, you'll take action.
Excuses are for the mediocre, and you're anything but that
Go out and #makeithappen
Be insanely stubborn
about what you deserve
#nevergiveup

R.Shanelle @rshanelle.bsky.social · 1d

It's #plusmodelmonday
I am #notasnack
I am a garden
Take care of me & I can #feedyou forever
My #biggestflex is my authenticity
I never pretend to be someone I'm not
Either we vibe or we don't
May a man who is not sure of me never find me again
#plushie
#plussizeedition
#foreverfull
#notjustmoney

R.Shanelle @rshanelle.bsky.social · 2d

Our lives begin to end
the day we become silent
about the things that matter
The ultimate measure of a man is #wherehestands at the times of challenge & controversy
We say #nokingsinamerica
R.Shanelle share.google/BKU4udhb0tWs...
#politicalpoetry
#noallegiance
#indiemusic
#artistsunite

R.Shanelle @rshanelle.bsky.social · 3d

In celebration of #safetyawareness
A #coolproject for #kidsandadults is to create #glowinthedark necklaces and bracelets with items from the Dollar Tree to use whenever you're out with a group.

#dollartreecrafts
#groupprojects
#nerdstuff
#stemeducation
#dollartreefinds

R.Shanelle @rshanelle.bsky.social · 5d

The worst thing a woman can do is settle.
No love, no effort, no surprises, no time--just existing.
That's #notlove that's settling
A woman's brain can't relax until she feels physically & emotionally safe.
R.Shanelle #poetry
share.google/Pbt3TgrHyLUt...
#dontsettle
#poeticbonds
#safespace

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R.Shanelle @rshanelle.bsky.social · 8d

It's #plusmodelmonday 🥳
We don't recognize Columbus Day.
When someone shows cruelty, believe it no matter how kind they pretend to be after
You are #notfat
You're #justfluffy
#gaslightingsigns
#plussizeedition
#plushies
#nocolumbusday
#notfatjustfluffy

R.Shanelle @rshanelle.bsky.social · 9d

Mature love is calm, not chaotic. It's not a constant high but a steady and thoughtful
presence, demonstrated through consistent actions
A #healthyrelatiọnship will inspire you to be more of #whoyouare not require yoụ to give up who you are.
You have outgrown the circus 🎪
#maturelove
#datingadvice

R.Shanelle @rshanelle.bsky.social · 10d

If he doesn't #makeyoufeelsafe he's not your #safeplace
Relationships grow where both
people feel seen, heard, & safe to be themselves.
If avoidance is your default, start by fostering that safety within yourself & acknowledge your emotions instead of dismissing them
#emotionalsafety
#safespace

R.Shanelle @rshanelle.bsky.social · 11d

Dear men #closeyoureyes
Imagine you have a daughter
Imagine she is #datingaguy just like you
Did you smile?No.
Then change
Good men don't try to silence #womansvoice
they value it
Manipulation is when they
blame you for #yourreaction to their disrespect
#selfimprovement
#relationshipadvice

R.Shanelle @rshanelle.bsky.social · 12d

Can we normalize NOT confusing someone's #FREEtime with their #availability
Don't confuse #beingbusy with
#livingfully
#stopnormalizingthis
#notnormal
#datingtips
#growndatingtalk

R.Shanelle @rshanelle.bsky.social · 13d

They think it's a game until they have #noway to contact me anymore
Entertain a Clown, and you become
part of the circus
I'd rather #BEAWEIRDO with no friends
than a clown trying to keep up with the circus
#notmycircus
#notpartoftheplan
#circuslife
#datingtips

R.Shanelle @rshanelle.bsky.social · 15d

It's #plusmodelmonday 🥳
Don't #compareyourself to others, because no one can #playyourrole better than you
God will never let what you lost be the best you ever had
R.Shanelle #poetry share.google/EkRroYp7iVD9...
#plushies
#plussizeedition
#loveyourselffirst
#aintoveryet
#streamingnow

R.Shanelle @rshanelle.bsky.social · 16d

As you move forward in life,always remember
Everyone around you isn't interested in seeing you improve
Make sure you're not the weapon formed against yourself that's causing you to not prosper
If nothing else, some people just teach you #hownottobe
#selfsabotage
#realitycheck
#builttowin

R.Shanelle @rshanelle.bsky.social · 18d

I love being in the #driverseat of a car and of #mylife
There are some days I wish I could have them back
But there are experiences I had to #growthrough
#americathebeautiful
#realamerican
#freedomlifestyle
#nightride
#constitutionalrights
#onamission

R.Shanelle @rshanelle.bsky.social · 19d

Let's #goeat is my #lovelanguage
#datenight
#datenightoutfit
#confidentlybeautiful

R.Shanelle @rshanelle.bsky.social · 20d

#Marryaman who wants to be a husband, not a man who just wants a wife.
A man who WANTS to be a husband is a man who's willing to provide, protect, & fulfill
your needs
An #intentionalman doesn't
just talk about the future
He builds it with you
#yourfuturehusband
#buildinganempire
#datingadvice

R.Shanelle @rshanelle.bsky.social · 21d

Always say you can't cook, clean, or do laundry to see if they're #lookingforapartner
a maid, or mom
Stop dating people who have #nointerest in your #personaldevelopment
Life isn't all about sex, flexing, and #weekendvibes
#datingtips
#relationshipadvice

R.Shanelle @rshanelle.bsky.social · 22d

It's the last #plusmodelmonday in September 2025
Which means its #thickseason
So all #thincrusts sit down
Remember to #beyourself
Trust your uniqueness
People don't have to like you,
and you don't have to care
#deepdish coming through
#plussizeedition
#plushies
#selfworth

R.Shanelle @rshanelle.bsky.social · 23d

People hear #highstandards & think money
I hear it & think integrity #emotionaldepth & self-respect
A bag can't fix a #brokencharacter
Never apologize for your standards
People who want to be in your life will #riseup to meet them
Walk into that room like #Godsentyou there
#choosenone
#neveralone

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R.Shanelle @rshanelle.bsky.social · 24d

Regardless of what the #daylookslike
No word from God will ever fail
Different day #sameGod
R.Shanelle #spokenword share.google/Hkp8HStdvV4R...
#checkthereceipts
#wontHedoit
#nofail
#poetry
#streamingmusic

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R.Shanelle @rshanelle.bsky.social · 25d

She didn't #loveandlose
She #lovedandlearned what not to settle for
She is a very #observantperson
So if you think she didn't notice, #shedid
She just decided to keep quiet
She doesn't compete.
She will let them have you
#boundariesmatter
#emotionalhealing
#dontsettle
#theycanhaveyou

R.Shanelle @rshanelle.bsky.social · 26d

I can be the most #understandingperson as long as you #dontforget I'm not blind
I'm "quiet because I'm observant.
I watch #howyoumove
Whether you step or slither
See How I Removed Myself?
Very Mature, Very Grown,
Very Much #donthavetime For BS!
#grownwithattitude

R.Shanelle @rshanelle.bsky.social · 27d

Once you show me, I'm #anoption
I'm gonna show you how many I got
I don't keep people #closetome that I do not trust.
I will still love and wish the #bestforyou
Just #overthere
R.Shanelle #poetry share.google/Hkp8HStdvV4R...
#streamingnow
#onlyfriends
#messaroundandfindout

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R.Shanelle @rshanelle.bsky.social · 29d

🥳 It's #plusmodelmonday 🥳
The deepest intimacy isn't always romantic;
Individuals with depth, emotion, and an interesting mind—the ones who can challenge, inspire you & still make you smile
#magicalmoments #MeaningfulConnections
#plussizeedition
#humanconnection
#plushies
#emotionalintelligence

R.Shanelle @rshanelle.bsky.social · Sep 20

Silly girl,
#yourdifferent was your beautiful all along
Each time a woman #standsupforherself
without knowing it, without #claimingit
she #standsup for #allwomen
Black women deserve to be well, #livefree and thrive
#blackgirlsrock
#brownskingirlchallenge
#brownskinnedgirl