Tara Shannon
@tarashannonwrites.bsky.social
Rabbit & Bear, Author/Illustrator, AuDHD, cancer Survivor, Mental Health Advocate, lover of food, whiskey, wine, bonfires & moonlit starry skies ❤
She/Her 🇨🇦☘️🐇🐻❄️✨️
She/Her 🇨🇦☘️🐇🐻❄️✨️
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If the NYT told the story of the homeless teenager exploited by Matt Gaetz with even half as much empathy as it tells the story of Olivia Nuzzi, it would be in danger of committing journalism.
November 14, 2025 at 5:47 PM
If the NYT told the story of the homeless teenager exploited by Matt Gaetz with even half as much empathy as it tells the story of Olivia Nuzzi, it would be in danger of committing journalism.
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Remembrance Day in Canada
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From @tarashannonwrites.bsky.social
November 11, 2025 at 11:29 AM
Remembrance Day in Canada
From @tarashannonwrites.bsky.social
From @tarashannonwrites.bsky.social
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Yes. Just do it.
Ireland is locking down basic income for artists. Could Canada follow suit? | CBC Radio
Ireland has made permanent its three-year pilot program that gave monthly income payments to thousands of artists. Canadian artists are hoping to use that program's success to build momentum for guara...
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October 15, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Yes. Just do it.
The 2026 Rabbit & Bear Calendar Pre-sale is happening now on Indiegogo 🐇🐻❄️🗓
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Rabbit & Bear 2026 Calendar
Don't miss out on next year's (2026) beautiful Rabbit & Bear Calendar. | Check out 'Rabbit & Bear 2026 Calendar' on Indiegogo.
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August 24, 2025 at 5:44 PM
The 2026 Rabbit & Bear Calendar Pre-sale is happening now on Indiegogo 🐇🐻❄️🗓
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“Why do they try so hard to distract us?” asked Rabbit.
“Because if we stay focused,” said Bear, “they lose.”
©️Tara Shannon
#RabbitAndBear
“Because if we stay focused,” said Bear, “they lose.”
©️Tara Shannon
#RabbitAndBear
August 21, 2025 at 2:13 PM
“Why do they try so hard to distract us?” asked Rabbit.
“Because if we stay focused,” said Bear, “they lose.”
©️Tara Shannon
#RabbitAndBear
“Because if we stay focused,” said Bear, “they lose.”
©️Tara Shannon
#RabbitAndBear
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Just three days shy of being 5 months post–double mastectomy with DIEP/TRAM flap reconstruction…
and I’ve officially graduated from physio!!! ❤️💪🎉
and I’ve officially graduated from physio!!! ❤️💪🎉
August 1, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Just three days shy of being 5 months post–double mastectomy with DIEP/TRAM flap reconstruction…
and I’ve officially graduated from physio!!! ❤️💪🎉
and I’ve officially graduated from physio!!! ❤️💪🎉
Let Me Be Clear
This is not about their hurt feelings.
Not about their panic—
now that the curtain's down
and the rot is visible.
This is not about their hurt feelings.
Not about their panic—
now that the curtain's down
and the rot is visible.
July 15, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Let Me Be Clear
This is not about their hurt feelings.
Not about their panic—
now that the curtain's down
and the rot is visible.
This is not about their hurt feelings.
Not about their panic—
now that the curtain's down
and the rot is visible.
Reposted by Tara Shannon
Trump Urges Supporters To Move On From Societal Disdain For Pedophilia
Trump Urges Supporters To Move On From Societal Disdain For Pedophilia
WASHINGTON—Facing mounting backlash from his MAGA base over his perceived ties to the Jeffrey Epstein case, President Donald Trump reportedly encouraged his supporters Monday to simply move on from so...
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July 14, 2025 at 9:19 PM
Trump Urges Supporters To Move On From Societal Disdain For Pedophilia
Okay, I figured it out… all the world is a stage, and some fool said 'Macbeth' out loud. Who was it? Own up before another lighting rig falls!
July 6, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Okay, I figured it out… all the world is a stage, and some fool said 'Macbeth' out loud. Who was it? Own up before another lighting rig falls!
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If you're reading this, whoever you are & whatever you're doing to try to make this world better, whether it's calling, protesting, providing mutual aid, making art, raising awareness, training & teaching people new concepts & skills, journalism, surviving through it all, or whatever else: thank you
July 1, 2025 at 8:37 PM
If you're reading this, whoever you are & whatever you're doing to try to make this world better, whether it's calling, protesting, providing mutual aid, making art, raising awareness, training & teaching people new concepts & skills, journalism, surviving through it all, or whatever else: thank you
The Story Behind Rabbit & Bear...
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The Story Behind Rabbit & Bear: A Letter to New Friends and Old
This black-and-white sketch shows Rabbit sitting with one arm gently wrapped around a faded outline of their younger self.
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June 29, 2025 at 12:47 PM
The Story Behind Rabbit & Bear...
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“I came back to find you,” said Rabbit, to their younger self. “Everything is going to be okay. You think it’s all your fault… but it’s not.”
© Tara Shannon, 2021
© Tara Shannon, 2021
June 29, 2025 at 12:45 PM
“I came back to find you,” said Rabbit, to their younger self. “Everything is going to be okay. You think it’s all your fault… but it’s not.”
© Tara Shannon, 2021
© Tara Shannon, 2021
At this point, I feel like I should list ‘intellectual property enforcement officer,’ ‘social media hostage negotiator,’ and ‘professional phoenix’ on my résumé.
Anyone else rebuilding their life, career, and emotional stability from the ashes… again?
Anyone else rebuilding their life, career, and emotional stability from the ashes… again?
June 28, 2025 at 3:33 PM
At this point, I feel like I should list ‘intellectual property enforcement officer,’ ‘social media hostage negotiator,’ and ‘professional phoenix’ on my résumé.
Anyone else rebuilding their life, career, and emotional stability from the ashes… again?
Anyone else rebuilding their life, career, and emotional stability from the ashes… again?
"Please don't take that from me..."
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Daily Rabbit & Bear
My Original.
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June 28, 2025 at 11:58 AM
"Please don't take that from me..."
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Friday fun... attempt #1 of sculpting a mini Rabbit & Bear out of air dry clay.
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June 27, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Friday fun... attempt #1 of sculpting a mini Rabbit & Bear out of air dry clay.
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I used to be afraid of the dark...
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Daily Rabbit & Bear
I used to be afraid of the dark...
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June 26, 2025 at 1:19 PM
I used to be afraid of the dark...
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Facebook Suspension, Copyright & More... my latest on Substack
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Facebook Suspension, Copyright & More
I'm still *here*
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June 24, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Facebook Suspension, Copyright & More... my latest on Substack
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Just going to keep doing my thing on whatever platforms will allow it... 🤷🏼♀️❤️🐇🐻❄️✨️
June 24, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Just going to keep doing my thing on whatever platforms will allow it... 🤷🏼♀️❤️🐇🐻❄️✨️
Hi @stephenking.bsky.social — I’m reaching out not just as a fan, but as a fellow writer who suddenly finds herself shouting somewhat into the void. A thread 🧵 👇
June 24, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Hi @stephenking.bsky.social — I’m reaching out not just as a fan, but as a fellow writer who suddenly finds herself shouting somewhat into the void. A thread 🧵 👇
Facebook has disabled my personal account... I can't access my Author Page...
June 24, 2025 at 3:37 AM
Facebook has disabled my personal account... I can't access my Author Page...
No one offers both blessings and curses quite like the Irish—
Here’s my offering. 🧵
Here’s my offering. 🧵
June 23, 2025 at 6:25 PM
No one offers both blessings and curses quite like the Irish—
Here’s my offering. 🧵
Here’s my offering. 🧵
“Ugh!” sighed Rabbit.
“I second that,” replied Bear.
And with that, the two sat together quietly, breathing in and breathing out. Joined in their mutual exasperation and exhaustion.
Tomorrow, they decided, would be a new day.
©️Tara Shannon
#rabbitandbear
“I second that,” replied Bear.
And with that, the two sat together quietly, breathing in and breathing out. Joined in their mutual exasperation and exhaustion.
Tomorrow, they decided, would be a new day.
©️Tara Shannon
#rabbitandbear
June 22, 2025 at 9:08 PM
“Ugh!” sighed Rabbit.
“I second that,” replied Bear.
And with that, the two sat together quietly, breathing in and breathing out. Joined in their mutual exasperation and exhaustion.
Tomorrow, they decided, would be a new day.
©️Tara Shannon
#rabbitandbear
“I second that,” replied Bear.
And with that, the two sat together quietly, breathing in and breathing out. Joined in their mutual exasperation and exhaustion.
Tomorrow, they decided, would be a new day.
©️Tara Shannon
#rabbitandbear