Moving My Pen Forward

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I send you love letters, twice a week, filled with stories about embracing the mess and beauty of being alive, mindfully, as a woman over 40 with ADHD.

Plus, I send you writing prompts. I want you to write your stories too.

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  • A newsletter with story + recommendations every Wednesday.

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  • The Wednesday newsletter + a paid subscriber-only deeper story and writing prompt on Sunday.
  • Comment and be part of the conversation, here and on the Substack app
  • 25% discount on every writing workshop I offer

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About Shauna M. Ahern

I send you love letters, twice a week, filled with stories about embracing the mess and beauty of being alive, mindfully. And, a writing prompt for you.

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