Show Notes
She's not a therapist. She's not a life coach. She's just someone who has been through it — and she will tell you exactly what she thinks.
Welcome to the first ever episode of Shannen Says. The mini-series from Still Not Straight where YOU send in your questions and Shannen gives you the most unfiltered, honest, been-there-done-that advice you didn't know you needed.
In Episode 1, Shannen tackles a big stack of your questions including: 💌 Your best friend's ex is liking all your stories with heart eyes — is there any world where you pursue it? 🚩 She's funny, gorgeous and she's into you. She also still lives with her ex. Your friends say run. Shannen says... it's complicated. 🛒 You're new to the scene, she's been out for years, and you cannot stop thinking about where those toys have been. Do you just... buy new ones? 💔 You present masc, every woman assumes you're a stone top, and all you want is to feel wanted. Shannen has a lot of feelings about this one. 🌈 Your mum has put you on a pedestal your whole life. Now you're out and she thinks you've been brainwashed. How do you make her understand? 😮 You fell for a straight girl. She has a boyfriend. She's texting you while she's on dates with him. Shannen has one word for you. (Okay, a few words. None of them are nice.) 🏳️🌈 Your best friend loves hearing about your sex life with men. The moment you mention a woman? Shut down. Shannen calls it like she sees it. Nothing is off limits. Nothing is sugar-coated. This is Shannen Says. 📩 Got a question for Shannen? Send it in — relationships, coming out, family drama, the stuff you can't say to anyone in your actual life. We want to hear it. Email: [email protected]
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