I had been struggling to make ends meet for a while after college. At 26, I was working three part-time jobs to afford my meager apartment, keep gas in the car, and get some food in my belly each night. Add having to dodge an array of calls from debtors almost hourly, I felt isolated and became convinced I was drowning, that I would never find stability or happiness again. Then, I began to dig myself deeper – literally – and found all of the emotional and financial support I needed. With no end to my financial ruin in sight,…
Author: Shannon Brown
Shannon Brown
Shannon Brown is an LA based writer and comedian. She enjoys writing as well as cats, sandwiches, and anything that smells like a Christmas tree. She also hosts Tell All Your Friends, the emo and pop-punk inspired variety show, at UCB Sunset with Joe Cabello. You can find her writing online at Atlas Obscura, The Apartment Showcase, The Big Jewel, Reductress, Bustle, xoJane, YouTube, Funny or Die, and in person at various shows throughout Los Angeles. Her work has been featured on Comedy Cake, Whohaha, and Yahoo.