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We are Shades of Rae, your favorite single parent adventurer!

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  • “If you want to be loved, do what others want. If you want to live, do what you want. The choice is yours.” ⁠ ~ Mahrukh⁠ +⁠ I choose to not live in shame anymore. You can listen to my interview with @womenontheroad about surviving #domesticviolence here: 👇🏼 Thank you for listening.🎧 https://she-explores.com/women-on-the-road/not-broken-larae-lobdell/⁠ 🔑link in bio⁠ +⁠ +⁠ +⁠ #singlemomstrong #travelingwithkids #shiningorca #singlemom #singleparenttravel #roadwarrior #thewayofthewarrior #openroad #us #summer #motherdaughter #roadtrip #myheorsjourney #herosjourney #epicjourney #daringgreatly ⁠ #domesticviolencesurvivor #domesticviolencethriver #domesticviolenceawareness #metoo #womenontheroad #laraelobdell #photosister #shadesofrae
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    “If you want to be loved, do what others want. If you want to live, do what you want....
  • “She was not quite what you would call refined.⁠ She was not quite what you would call unrefined.⁠ She was the kind of person that keeps a parrot.” ⁠ ~ Mark Twain⁠ +⁠ Have you listened to my interview with @womenontheroad about surviving #domesticviolence?⁠ 🎧 https://she-explores.com/women-on-the-road/not-broken-larae-lobdell/⁠ 🔑link in bio⁠ +⁠ +⁠ +⁠ #singlemomstrong #travelingwithkids #shiningorca #singlemom #singleparenttravel #roadwarrior #thewayofthewarrior #openroad #us #summer #motherdaughter #roadtrip #myheorsjourney #herosjourney #epicjourney #daringgreatly ⁠ #domesticviolencesurvivor #domesticviolencethriver #domesticviolenceawareness #metoo #womenontheroad #laraelobdell #photosister #shadesofrae
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    “She was not quite what you would call refined.⁠ She was not quite what you would...
  • Changing the definitions of domestic violence and sexual assault is so horrific. It makes me terribly sad and scared all at the same time.⁠ +⁠ Even though he says it's no longer domestic violence, psychological abuse, coercive control, and manipulation ARE domestic violence. Verbal threats to your life and friends' lives, being shoved across the room in a wheelchair, having holes punched in a door next to your head in pure rage and violence as an intimidation tactic IS domestic violence. Being blocked from escaping a room, having your phone taken away to prevent you from calling the police to get help, being trapped in your car and your face smashed into the dashboard with zero chance of escape IS domestic violence.⁠ +⁠ My story is no longer a shameful secret. Being the SURVIVOR of TWO domestic violence relationships over the last five years isn't something I'm ashamed of anymore. That is a part of me and fact I'll never be able to erase from my memory. I hope me starting to speak out publicly about what happened will help other women and men save and empower themselves. NOW is time for change.⁠ +⁠ Listen to my interview with @womenontheroad about surviving #domesticviolence here: 👇🏼 Thank you for listening.🎧 https://she-explores.com/women-on-the-road/not-broken-larae-lobdell/⁠ 🔑link in bio⁠ +⁠ +⁠ +⁠ #singlemomstrong #travelingwithkids #shiningorca #singlemom #singleparenttravel #roadwarrior #thewayofthewarrior #openroad #us #summer #motherdaughter #roadtrip #myheorsjourney #herosjourney #epicjourney #daringgreatly ⁠ #domesticviolencesurvivor #domesticviolencethriver #domesticviolenceawareness #womenontheroad #laraelobdell #photosister #shadesofrae⁠ ⁠
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    Changing the definitions of domestic violence and sexual assault is so horrific. It...
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    #repost • @womenontheroad When @laraelobdell left with her daughter in her car, it was...
  • The moments of traveling while on a #roadtrip are so #freeing. This was at an impromptu stop at @dinosaurnps in Utah. Absolutely amazing for kids of all ages! + Did you hear my latest interview with @howsheviewsit for @womenontheroad? It’s all about the journey of healing from #domesticviolence while on the road.👇🏼 Thank you for listening. 🎧 https://she-explores.com/women-on-the-road/not-broken-larae-lobdell/⁠ 🔑link in bio + + + #singlemomstrong #travelingwithkids #shiningorca #singlemom #singleparenttravel #roadwarrior #thewayofthewarrior #openroad #us #summer #motherdaughter #roadtrip #myheorsjourney #herosjourney #epicjourney #daringgreatly #domesticviolencesurvivor #domesticviolencethriver #domesticviolenceawareness #womenontheroad #laraelobdell #photosister #shadesofrae
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    The moments of traveling while on a #roadtrip are so #freeing. This was at an impromptu...
  • free·dom /ˈfrēdəm/ noun 1 the power or right to act, speak, or think as one wants without hindrance or restraint. 2 the state of not being imprisoned or enslaved. + This is such a precious word to me now. For the last five years I’ve lived in silence, fear, and shame as I kept what happened behind closed doors a secret. I’m no longer a prisoner and am ready to share my story. 🎧👇🏼 https://she-explores.com/women-on-the-road/not-broken-larae-lobdell/ 🔑link in bio + + + #singlemomstrong #travelingwithkids #shiningorca #singlemom #singleparenttravel #roadwarrior #thewayofthewarrior #openroad #us #summer #motherdaughter #roadtrip #myheorsjourney #herosjourney #epicjourney #daringgreatly #domesticviolencesurvivor #domesticviolencethriver #domesticviolenceawareness #womenontheroad #laraelobdell #photosister #shadesofrae
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    free·dom /ˈfrēdəm/ noun 1 the power or right to act, speak, or think as one wants...
  • During the road trip, I was given the privilege to tell my story of surviving domestic violence with @howsheviewsit for the @womenontheroad podcast. There is life after abuse. This is mine 👇⁠(link in bio) https://she-explores.com/women-on-the-road/not-broken-larae-lobdell/⁠ +⁠ +⁠ 🎧 “The second I was out the door and on the freeway with that chapter behind me, it was like,⁠ +⁠ “This is my life, this is me.⁠ I get to make the best of this.”⁠ +⁠ It was me setting up camp the way I liked it. No one was telling me what to do. No one was in charge. I was in charge and I was responsible for making it fun and safe for my daughter.”⁠ +⁠ @laraelobdell has definitely made the best of a difficult situation. After facing injury, healing, domestic violence, and ultimately becoming a single working mom, she knew she wanted a better, safer life for her and her daughter. And the best way to reclaim control was to get in the car and go.⁠ +⁠ We caught up with LaRae while she was en route to her new home, on a 3,500 mile road trip that brought healing, comfort, and empowerment to the end of a traumatic and challenging life chapter.⁠ +⁠ We can’t thank LaRae enough for wanting to share her story and hope it provides support to others out there. You can tune in now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or the link in our profile.⁠ ______________⁠ 📷: @laraelobdell ⁠ #womenontheroad #singlemomstrong #singleparenttravel #travelingwithkids #domesticviolenceawareness #domesticviolencesurvivor #roadtrip
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    During the road trip, I was given the privilege to tell my story of surviving domestic...
  • What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us. ~Ralph Waldo Emerson . . . #singlemomstrong #shiningorca #momgyver #hotmom #singlemom #singleparenttravel #roadwarrior #thewayofthewarrior #openroad #us #summer #motherdaughter #roadtrip #roadtripadventure #roadtriplifestyle #adventurelifestyle #myheorsjourney #herosjourney #epicjourney #daringgreatly #domesticviolencesurvivor #domesticviolencethriver #laraelobdell #photosister #shadesofrae
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    What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies...

NEVER ENDING FOOTSTEPS

From Miami to Seattle, to San Antonio-Seattle, to Portland-San Francisco-San Diego-Los Angeles-Hollywood-Long Beach-Santa Barbara-Seattle, to Miami-Orlando-Miami-The Florida Keys-Seattle, and now beginning a 3,500-mile road trip across the United States car camping with my little girl. Life as a single parent is about courageously living life bravely by continuing to put one foot in front of another and enjoying every moment of the journey.

Miami, FL

August 2017
Seattle, WA

August 2017
San Antonio, TX

April 2018
Seattle, WA

April 2018
Portland, OR

October 2018
San Francisco, CA

October 2018
San Diego, CA

November 2018
Los Angeles, CA

November 2018
Hollywood, CA

November 2018
Long Beach, CA

November 2018
Santa Barbara, CA

November 2018
Seattle, WA

November 2018
Miami, FL

February 2019
Orlando, FL

February 2019
Miami, FL

February 2019
The Florida Keys

February 2019
Seattle, WA

February 2019

4,103 Mile Road Trip Across the US with a Toddler as a Single Mom.

It does take faith to take big steps in life, it is scary to do and there is risk involved, but there is affirmation in success if you are on the right path. God continues to affirm, affirm, affirm. Do everything you can do to follow God’s criteria, and He is faithful every time.

You’ve got to be daring. You’ve got to be gutsy. You’ve got to be prepared to change the path you’ve been on for a bigger picture.

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