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5 Years Since My Life & Body Changed Forever + Lessons Along The Way

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Shawn Bethea, Creator

Hi! I’m Shawntel, but you can call me Shawn. I’m a blogger, activist and advocate living with Crohn’s Disease in my 20’s. I love food, traveling, Instagram and equality. After advocating for years, both online and in person, I decided to renovate my online space, subsequently, the birth of Two Fourth.

As a black woman, pulling into this neighborhood — I was terrified.

I do not see unity when you raise your Trump + confederate flags.

I do not see equality as you parade your privilege around the capitol.

We are not equals.
We never were.

Your flags & support of this president simply lets me know you’re okay with that.

#notmypresident #gethimout

no explanation required.

ive referred to myself as an introvert with extrov

when you and bestie value yourself and the safety

2021, my first year without you 👼. i miss you

Discharged + Thriving ❤️: Sorry to leave you g

Talk to me bitches I’m fucking scared! 🥺 #cro

S is for Strength 💕

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