Becoming Divergent

Becoming Divergent
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OTPYM - Angelo

Another story from the every growing "Oh the People You'll Meet" Collection!!

Elle Bottrell

Dec 01, 2025

"Creases" - A Poem

I've moved into a van and I have thoughts!

Elle Bottrell

judgementsjudgements

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Nov 10, 2025

Van Life: Week One

I've moved into a van and I have thoughts!

Elle Bottrell

shameshame

Oct 20, 2025

Shame's Many Faces

It doesn't just come out as SHAME. It always wears a mask.

Elle Bottrell

deathdeath

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Oct 15, 2025

Andrea Gibson: A Tribute

Saying thank you to someone who has touched so many.

Elle Bottrell

connectionconnection

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Oct 10, 2025

Why Art?

Art is dancing with mystery.

Elle Bottrell

emotionsemotions

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Sep 29, 2025

Anxious or Excited?

We can access liberation when we remember that anxiety is that hint that something really matters to us.

Elle Bottrell

authenticityauthenticity

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Aug 17, 2025

Invitations from God

I talk to God and, in this season, God has told me go deeper - deeper into love - love for myself and for others.

Elle Bottrell

growthgrowth

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Aug 08, 2025

Unteachable

New seasons are always emerging. Today as I sought to walk off the pain in the right lower portion of my back after some awkward painting done while prepping for a pending move, I found R hip pain and tightness that cried "incapable."

Elle Bottrell

deathdeath

+3+3

Jul 30, 2025

When Wilmer Died...

I know our society says we're not supposed to talk about death directly, so we use euphemisms - passed away, lost, put down. I'm not supposed to say "when Wilmer died," but it feels important to do so, because he did die and I am forever changed. Strong words are helpful.

Elle Bottrell

authenticityauthenticity

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Jul 20, 2025

Too Much = Not Enough

Isn't that where we all really get caught up? How we relate to others & how they relate to us - bosses, coworkers, friends, kids, parents, neighbors, partners, etc?

Elle Bottrell

lovelove

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