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When my sister flew to town to usher me home from the psych ward in a wheel chair, there was almost nothing left I believed in…except her. She let me read her poetry and made me food and helped me pee off the back porch when I couldn’t make it up the stairs…brought me back to life like no one else could. This is how it is.

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this. is. how. it. is.

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Jul 21Liked by Shannon K. Evans

Love this. All of it. 🙌 to poem.

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So good right?!

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Jul 22Liked by Shannon K. Evans

I have to “Congratulate” God on the creation of you two sisters! 🥰

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Jul 22Liked by Shannon K. Evans

Perfectly captures our special bond. I'm going to print it out and frame this. I love you so much, Sister Sidey! Thanks for loving me.

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Always and forever

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Jul 22Liked by Shannon K. Evans

I can relate to this so much. I am the little sister by two years. We had some rough patches (again, due to her inability to be untrue to herself and my inability to contain my self-righteousness) and are opposites in a lot of ways. But gosh, she just might be my soulmate. She knows the whole story. I could tell her the most batshit thing and she would never ever judge me. And she would absolutely remember to bring the bevies.

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I just told my sis not long ago that I think she is one of my soul mates. Long live the batshit confessions.

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Jul 21Liked by Shannon K. Evans

That post was very dear. I am the older sister, and yes, I would think to bring the drinks.

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This made me smile, Laura.

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Jul 21Liked by Shannon K. Evans

Okay, I couldn’t love this more. ❤️💕🥰 This is right up there with a bowl o’ boiled peanuts and a bottle o’ Root Beer, I ain’t lying!

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High praise indeed from a Southern man.

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As women do <3 <3

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Jul 22Liked by Shannon K. Evans

Mmm this is just right for just right now.

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💛💛💛

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Jul 21Liked by Shannon K. Evans

I just returned from a camping trip with my best friend, and we spent our time mothering each other's kids and one another in the way only deep soul-friends can. What a gift sisterhood is.

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I could cry. This picture.

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Jul 21Liked by Shannon K. Evans

Love love love. And mmm Joy Sullivan’s book was so very good.

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It is sooo good!

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I enjoyed this so much Shannon!

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Oh, wow! "Making light, making steady, making safe with you" is a beautiful mantra/motto for any close, supporting relationship. Thanks for sharing!

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