Reclaiming My Shadow

Reclaiming My Shadow A soft place to land for life’s in-between seasons. Sharing real life from the porch — quiet healing, pond peace, critters, creativity, and laughter.

Empty nesting and starting over, softly sprinkled in. Come sit with me
🩵Mama Shay

Less than two years ago, I was fighting for my life.There were days when Facebook was my only connection to the outside ...
06/17/2026

Less than two years ago, I was fighting for my life.

There were days when Facebook was my only connection to the outside world. My days were filled with surgeries, treatments, fear, and a loneliness that is hard to put into words.

During that time, I made a promise to myself.

If I made it through... if I got another chance... I would spend it helping others feel a little less alone.

I didn't set out to build a page.
I didn't set out to grow followers.
I didn't set out to become monetized.

I just started showing up.

One post.
One conversation.
One ripple at a time.

The fact that so many of you have pulled up a rocking chair and joined me still amazes me every day.

This porch was built from some of the hardest days of my life, but together we've turned it into something beautiful.

Thank you for being here. Thank you for trusting me. And thank you for helping me spread a little more kindness than I could ever do alone.

🩵
Mama Shay

The years we remember as the happiest are rarely the ones we spent chasing happiness.More often, they are the ordinary d...
06/17/2026

The years we remember as the happiest are rarely the ones we spent chasing happiness.

More often, they are the ordinary days we almost overlooked:
the busy mornings, the family dinners, the familiar routines, the people who sat beside us without fanfare.

What feels ordinary today may become the chapter you'll treasure most tomorrow.

🩵
Mama Shay

06/17/2026

Closet: completely full Me: "Guess I'm wearing a blanket." 😂

06/16/2026

I'd like to officially introduce Larry, my tree frog. 🐸

A few years ago, I would have been running in the opposite direction. Now I'm out here making frog friends.

And yes... before anyone asks... Larry actually lets me pet him. 😂🩵

Life between the gates keeps getting weirder and more wonderful.

Love,
Mama Shay

06/16/2026

🚨 Porch Tip Alert 🚨

If you're not over in the "Ask Me a Question" post, you're missing out. 🩵

Some of the best tips and tricks aren't in the post itself... they're being dropped in the comments.

Sometimes we scroll so fast looking for the next thing that we miss the free nuggets sitting right in front of us.

Slow down. Read the comments. Ask a question. Learn something new.

There are some good Ripple Rocks hidden in there. 🪨✨

~ Mama Shay 🩵

Everybody wants more followers.What you really want are the people who show up.The ones who comment. The ones who laugh ...
06/16/2026

Everybody wants more followers.
What you really want are the people who show up.
The ones who comment. The ones who laugh with you. The ones who notice when you're gone.

A community of 10 engaged people will take you farther than 1,000 silent followers.
Build relationships, not just numbers. 🩵

Drop a 🪨 if you're here to build a community, not just a follower count.
🩵 Mama Shay

Some people will call it "too much."Too much kindness.Too much effort.Too much heart.But the right people won't see it t...
06/16/2026

Some people will call it "too much."

Too much kindness.
Too much effort.
Too much heart.

But the right people won't see it that way. They'll meet you where you are and give back what you so freely give.

Don't shrink your light. Just make sure it's shining in the right direction.
🩵
Mama Shay

06/16/2026

🐸 From tiny tadpole to porch celebrity.
This little guy used to be a wiggle with a tail. Now he hops right up on the porch and lets me pet him like we've been friends forever. 💚

🩵 Mama Shay

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Mont Belvieu, TX
77580

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