Things I Couldn’t Say Out Loud
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The Law Of Survival
In ancient Rome, grief had a deadline.
Oct 2
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Shannon Shpak
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September 2025
The Rest Of It
When I was four, I would flatten myself onto the sidewalk and watch puddles reflect rainbows.
Sep 25
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Shannon Shpak
4
The Work of Unwiring
There is something I cannot contain.
Sep 18
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Shannon Shpak
4
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This Is What Remains
Expectation is its own assault.
Sep 4
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Shannon Shpak
3
August 2025
Why I Didn’t Say It
The year I was eight, I could name over 300 dog breeds without help.
Aug 26
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Shannon Shpak
5
Before I Knew How to Say It
Long before I knew how to speak clearly, I learned how to notice what wasn’t being said.
Aug 21
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Shannon Shpak
5
What I Didn't Say
This is the aftermath.
Aug 16
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Shannon Shpak
8
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