Blaze of Glory

Good evening, my Lovelies!

Do you guys miss me blogging on a set schedule? Or do you prefer not having a clue when I'm going to regale you with my nonsense? In some ways, I miss having a schedule. I'm just not sure I have it in me anymore.

Okay, before I get started here... How ya doin'? It's been rough lately. I know. Globally, things are a shit-show. My personal level has been rather shitty, too. But, we're all in this together, and somehow or another, we're going to figure this out.

Y'all! I came real close to deleting my entire social media presence this weekend. If it wasn't for the fact that this is the only means I have right now to get word out about my books, I would have.

All of it.

Over the years, I've used this blog to share myself with you all, but also as a means to work through anything running through my mind. I've used it to bullshit. I've used it to try to help my mental health. We've gone through a lot together, and I'm thankful for each and every one of you.

I'm thankful for the people who follow me on Facebook, Instagram, Threads, TikTok... everywhere! You guys give me something to look forward to on a daily basis.

That being said, I was bullied online this weekend. I'm actually delighted to say this is the first time in all the years I've been putting myself out there that someone felt the need to do this. I know there are people who are constantly bullied, and I'm grateful to not be one of them. At the same time, it just about broke me. I thought I left mean girls behind many, many years ago.

I have a kind, loving, tender, and giving heart, and having someone be so mean to me doesn't do nice things for my mental health. Yesterday I struggled. I seriously struggled. Physically, I was a disaster. Emotionally, I was wrecked. Mentally, I was a dumpster fire.

Y'all, I was bullied growing up. I don't want or need that in my life again. I blocked this person who trolled me because it was all I knew to do. She almost, just almost, pushed me too damn far.

I just don't get why people have to be mean. I'm one of the most uplifting, encouraging, and supportive people you will ever meet. I couldn't drag someone down like that for anything, and it doesn't make sense to me why people can't just scroll on by things they don't agree with or don't like. My actions couldn't have possibly hurt this person.

Well, I suppose that might not be true if she were as jealous of my boobs as it came across. I mean, they are pretty great. LOL

Yes, I have become bolder in my postings. Yes, I have put some sensual and downright erotic photos up. But there was no reason this bitch had to treat me the way she did, and even though I've tried my best to put it out of my mind, her words are still there.

Maybe I shouldn't have started posting these photos under my pen name, but I did. They're out there, and I've gained a LOT of followers - for my books AND my OnlyFans. And yes, there is crossover between the two! The past few weeks have actually been very, very good to me - minus this dumbfuckery.

I just hope she isn't out there still badmouthing me. Anyway... I felt the need to get this out of my head, so here we are. 

I'm going to say one more thing here: Content is NOT consent. Just because I post photos like that online doesn't mean I want or need people dropping unsolicited photos in my DMs. If I tell you it's alright? Go for it. THAT is consent. That means I'm interested.

More people need to learn the definition.

Alrighty, I think that's it. Maybe. We'll see. I'll likely think of something else I wanted to say after I post this.

Fodder for another blog, right?

Until next time and always...

Have courage. Be kind. Be happy!


Much love, kindness, and empathy from me to you,

Shelly (a/k/a Dawn Love)


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