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Elle Bottrell

van life

Six Months Living in a Van!

May 28, 2026

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4 min read

Six Months Living in a Van!

What's it been like to live in a van for half a year...?

Elle Bottrell
Elle Bottrell

growth

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The G Word

Apr 21, 2026

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2 min read

The G Word

Making lists, reflecting on life

Elle Bottrell
Elle Bottrell

poem

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Let Love

Apr 13, 2026

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2 min read

Let Love

A poem inspired by a Hafiz poem

Elle Bottrell
Elle Bottrell

solo living

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OTPYM - Angelo

Dec 11, 2025

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5 min read

OTPYM - Angelo

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

Elle Bottrell
Elle Bottrell
"Creases" - A Poem

Dec 1, 2025

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2 min read

"Creases" - A Poem

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

Elle Bottrell
Elle Bottrell

judgements

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Van Life: Week One

Nov 10, 2025

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5 min read

Van Life: Week One

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

Elle Bottrell
Elle Bottrell

shame

Shame's Many Faces

Oct 20, 2025

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4 min read

Shame's Many Faces

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

Elle Bottrell
Elle Bottrell

death

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Andrea Gibson: A Tribute

Oct 15, 2025

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3 min read

Andrea Gibson: A Tribute

Saying thank you to someone who has touched so many.

Elle Bottrell
Elle Bottrell

connection

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Why Art?

Oct 10, 2025

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3 min read

Why Art?

Art is dancing with mystery.

Elle Bottrell
Elle Bottrell

emotions

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Anxious or Excited?

Sep 29, 2025

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4 min read

Anxious or Excited?

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

Elle Bottrell
Elle Bottrell

authenticity

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Invitations from God

Aug 17, 2025

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5 min read

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
Elle Bottrell

growth

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Unteachable

Aug 8, 2025

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5 min read

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
Elle Bottrell

death

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When Wilmer Died...

Jul 30, 2025

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4 min read

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
Elle Bottrell

authenticity

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Too Much = Not Enough

Jul 20, 2025

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3 min read

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
Elle Bottrell

love

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Pride Month

Jul 9, 2025

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4 min read

Pride Month

It's been important to me to live and show that my sexuality is just an expansion of love and love is available everywhere.

Elle Bottrell
Elle Bottrell

growth

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Birthday Showcase Debrief

Jul 4, 2025

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5 min read

Birthday Showcase Debrief

One year ago when I rented a room for karaoke for my birthday, I did not even have a goal to have my a solo concert sharing my songwriting creations! And a year later I found myself risking hundreds of dollars and my pride. So much can change in a year!

Elle Bottrell
Elle Bottrell

songwriting

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Concert Announcement

Jun 15, 2025

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3 min read

Concert Announcement

Do you ever simultaneously feel like you can't believe you're doing something AND you know you've been thinking about it and working towards it for a long time?

Elle Bottrell
Elle Bottrell

motherhood

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Self-Mothering

May 11, 2025

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3 min read

Self-Mothering

Feminine energy is in us all and today is a day to honor this energy, to celebrate it.

Elle Bottrell
Elle Bottrell

diversity

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The Queerness of Love

Mar 27, 2025

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7 min read

The Queerness of Love

How marvelous it is for your quirks to be known and accepted. How much peace and safety it brings...

Elle Bottrell
Elle Bottrell

songwriting

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Open Mic Reps

Mar 10, 2025

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4 min read

Open Mic Reps

It’s really hard to write about this because it’s very much in process. I’m bravely, if not awkwardly, nervously showing up. I’m excited for this journey.

Elle Bottrell
Elle Bottrell

dancing

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Dancing in Public

Mar 4, 2025

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3 min read

Dancing in Public

Have you ever danced in the grocery store? I highly recommend it!

Elle Bottrell
Elle Bottrell
Becoming Divergent

Becoming Divergent

Leading with authentic living. A foray into Elle's lived experience as an adventurous, queer, neurodivergent, divorced, middle-aged, artistic healer amongst many other things!


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