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The more you know …Some people seem to have forgotten that Google, the CDC, the EEOC, the DOJ and the ADA exist. So let’...
08/24/2026

The more you know …

Some people seem to have forgotten that Google, the CDC, the EEOC, the DOJ and the ADA exist. So let’s clear up a few things.

Disability is not synonymous with visible.

A disability can be physical, mental, cognitive or sensory. It can be present from birth or develop later because of illness, injury or aging.

Some disabilities are dynamic.

That means symptoms can fluctuate. Pain, fatigue, energy, mobility, cognitive function and other limitations can change. Sometimes dramatically and without warning.

Someone can be capable of doing something today and unable to do it tomorrow.

That is not inconsistency.
That is not laziness.
That is not exaggeration.
That is a dynamic disability.

The ADA is a civil rights law.

It exists to protect people with disabilities from discrimination and to provide equal access and opportunity, including in the workplace.

Reasonable accommodations are not favors, special treatment or a competitive advantage.

They are adjustments that can allow a qualified person with a disability to perform the essential functions of their job and have equal access to employment.

Examples can include modified schedules, job restructuring, modified policies, assistive equipment or reassignment to a vacant position.

Here’s the part that really shouldn’t be controversial:

You do not have to look disabled to be disabled.

The ♿️ symbol represents accessibility. It does not represent every person or every disability.

So before judging someone’s capabilities based solely on how they look, what they accomplish or what you think you see from the outside:

Educate yourself.

The information is readily available. There is no shortage of resources. Ignorance is not a defense when the facts are this accessible.

You’re welcome.
Thank you for coming to my TED Talk. 🎤
Goodbye for now. 👋🏽

I’m Not Leaving. I’m Changing.I’m changing my relationship with social media.Honestly, I probably should have done it so...
08/22/2026

I’m Not Leaving. I’m Changing.

I’m changing my relationship with social media.

Honestly, I probably should have done it sooner.

When I started selling cars in 2015, social media was completely different. I intentionally built my presence because I didn’t want to sit around waiting for someone to walk through the dealership doors, call in, submit an online inquiry or become one of 30+ salespeople competing for the same customer.

I couldn’t afford traditional advertising and there was never a guarantee that I’d get a return on that investment.

So I built my business organically.

I’ve never paid for sponsored posts or ads.

I showed up.
I helped people.
I answered questions.
I shared information.
I built relationships.

It worked.

Social media connected me with some truly incredible people. People I may have never met otherwise. It also introduced me to some really terrible people.

That’s life. You can meet wonderful and awful people anywhere.

The difference is that social media gives both of them a much faster, wider and broader path to you.

Lately, it’s become too much.

Fake realities.
Gossip.
Negativity.
Hate.
False information.
Ads.
Influencers.
Clickbait.
Scams.

The list goes on…

Sometimes I genuinely wish I could go back to the days of landlines, answering machines, dial-up internet and the excitement of hearing:

“You’ve got mail.”

Somewhere along the way, our phones stopped being tools and became extensions of ourselves.

People have your cellphone number.
Your email address.
Your social media accounts.

Somehow that has created an expectation that you should be available 24/7.

When did that become normal?

Whatever happened to calling during reasonable hours?

Leaving a voicemail?

Sending an email and allowing someone time to respond?

Giving someone 24–48 hours when the situation isn’t urgent?

I recently had a friend tell me something that really stuck with me:

“Take care of yourself first. You don’t cure cancer and you don’t provide oxygen. Customers can wait.”

They work in the automotive industry, so they understand this business and the demands that come with it.

They’re absolutely right.

Buying a vehicle is important. I know that better than most.

Some customers have immediate needs. Others have more flexibility. Everyone’s situation is different.

There is one thing that doesn’t change:

I’m only one person.

I’m also no longer interested in being someone who is constantly attached to a phone, constantly checking notifications and constantly feeling like I need to respond immediately.

I often get asked if there is anyone as good as me that I can recommend.

Honestly?

There isn’t.

If you don’t believe me, ask someone who bought a vehicle from someone else after they bought one from me. 😉

I’ve been on medical leave since February while managing Multiple Sclerosis, Fibromyalgia and everything that comes along with them.

When I’m feeling up to it, I still help. I still refer. I still recommend. I still support people with their vehicle searches through my trusted partners.

Helping people is still a huge part of who I am, but I also have to take care of me.

So no, I’m not leaving social media.

I’m changing how I use it.

I’m going to be more intentional about when I’m here, how often I’m here, what I consume, what I respond to and how much access I give people to my time and energy.

My health matters.

My mental health matters.

My physical health matters.

My future matters.

The only constant in life is change.

If repeating the same process while expecting a different outcome is insanity, maybe the answer isn’t to keep pushing harder.

Maybe the answer is to change the process.

So that’s what I’m doing.

I’m not leaving. I’m changing.

I’d really love to hear from the people who have already made this change.

If you’ve stepped back from social media:

• Why did you do it?
• How often do you check your accounts?
• Do you set a time limit for scrolling?
• If you use social media for your career or business, what boundaries have actually worked for you?

I’d love to hear your thoughts, experiences, suggestions and what has worked for you.

Maybe I’m not the only one who has realized that being connected to everyone, all the time, isn’t necessarily the same thing as being connected in a healthy way.

I’m having another rough day and feeling especially disappointed that I’m unable to attend the Ella Mai concert tonight....
08/18/2026

I’m having another rough day and feeling especially disappointed that I’m unable to attend the Ella Mai concert tonight. 😔

I woke up to this email and it brightened my spirits a little. I’ve been named a finalist in The Wake Weekly’s Best of the Best competition. It’s such an unexpected and meaningful reminder that the work I’ve poured my heart into hasn’t gone unnoticed. 🫶🏽

Thank you to everyone who nominated me and everyone who took the time to vote. Your support means more than you know. ❤️

Even on the hard days, there are still little moments worth celebrating. ✨

Isolation causes separation and then elevation. ⛰️As of today, Life360 tells me I’ve been in my house for 12 days. More ...
08/16/2026

Isolation causes separation and then elevation. ⛰️

As of today, Life360 tells me I’ve been in my house for 12 days. More specifically, I’ve spent 12 days in bed. Not by choice, but because my body finally demanded the rest and recovery I have denied it for far too long.

I’ve spent years pushing through, overdoing, showing up, pouring into people and giving more of myself than I had to give. Somewhere along the way, I became empty.

My chronic illnesses are not a secret, nor are they something I’m ashamed of. They are part of my daily life and have been for nearly three decades. I talk about my health for the same reason people talk about their families, careers, hobbies, vacations or anything else that shapes their lives. It is my life.

What I am ashamed of is allowing society to convince me that because I look “normal,” I should have to perform normalcy, mask what I’m experiencing, push through the pain and pretend I’m okay when I’m not.

I don’t need to explain my character, my heart, my work ethic or who I am. If you know me, you know me.

This season has taught me something profound: I cannot expect me from other people.

Just because I would do something doesn’t mean they will.
Just because I give freely doesn’t mean it will be reciprocated.
Just because consideration matters deeply to me doesn’t mean it matters equally to everyone else.

You know what? That’s okay.

Not everyone has my heart. Not everyone will love, show up or pour the way I do. I no longer need to make that my problem.

Some people believe they are the exception to your boundaries. They will take a mile when you give an inch, regardless of whether they share your DNA, have known you for decades or just met you yesterday.

I accept my part in that. I didn’t always make my boundaries clear. I allowed myself to become a crutch. I gave too much, too often, for too long.

We live. We learn. We grow.

Honestly? I’m beginning to love this stillness.

The quiet.
The separation.
The opportunity to hear myself again.
The ability to pour into myself instead of constantly pouring into everyone else.

I’ve been out of work consecutively since mid-February. I no longer receive short-term disability benefits. My long-term disability benefits have been denied and that’s a story for another time.

Through all of this, I can count on one hand the people who have genuinely shown up for me in some way.

To those people: I will never forget you. Your kindness, consideration, calls, messages, help and presence have meant more than you know.

This season has been a major eye-opener. I can no longer give from an empty cup. I can no longer make myself available to everyone at the expense of myself. I can no longer give away my time, energy, expertise, favors or free advice as though my capacity is unlimited.

Nothing is truly free. There is always someone left to pay the cost and for too long, that someone was me.

So I’m choosing differently now.

My boundaries are stronger.
My circle is smaller.
My priorities are different.
My energy is precious.
I am no longer shrinking myself to make other people comfortable.

If I want to, I will.
If I don’t want to, I won’t.

I’m finally okay with that.

New beginnings are on the horizon. ✨

After everything, I can honestly say; it is well with my soul. 🤍

“Be still, and know that I am God.”
— Psalm 46:10

If you knew me in my past life, the Type A, perfectionist, overachiever version of me, you’d know how much anxiety a scr...
08/09/2026

If you knew me in my past life, the Type A, perfectionist, overachiever version of me, you’d know how much anxiety a screen like this would have caused me. 😂

Today? My priorities and my energy are completely different.

My health comes first. Everything else comes after.

I’ve learned to prioritize what truly needs to be done, rearrange my never-ending to-do list and let some things wait.

Guess what? The world hasn’t ended. It won’t end. ❤️

I remind myself every day:

I can still do everything I used to do. It just might look different. It might take longer and that’s okay.

There’s freedom in realizing that everything doesn’t have to be done right now and that taking care of yourself isn’t falling behind.

It’s moving forward differently. ✨

Alison Sells Cars is everywhere! 🌎🛍️To most people, this just looks like someone took one of my reusable bags shopping a...
08/09/2026

Alison Sells Cars is everywhere! 🌎🛍️

To most people, this just looks like someone took one of my reusable bags shopping at Costco.

Yes, that’s exactly what happened, but it’s SO much bigger than that. 🫶🏽

Almost four years ago, Steve found me through a Reddit post while searching for a new 2023 Honda Passport Elite. Sounds pretty normal, right?

Except this was COVID + the height of the vehicle shortage. Steve and his wife, Meg, lived 550+ miles away in New York. 😳

My first thought? This has to be a scam. 😂

There were approximately 172 Honda dealerships along the route from North Carolina to New York, including NC, VA, MD, DE, PA and NJ.

They weren’t looking for some rare, one-of-a-kind vehicle. They wanted a new model that hadn’t even been manufactured yet.

Still suspicious? Absolutely. LOL! 😆

So I did what I always do, I treated them like any other customer. I reserved the vehicle, kept Steve updated throughout the manufacturing process, communicated the ETA and made sure everything was handled safely and professionally.

Then the Passport arrived …

Steve and Meg were recovering from COVID.

Once they were healthy, they rented a car one way and drove 10 hours to Raleigh, NC to buy their vehicle from me.

Read that again. 🥹

Out of all those dealerships. All those Honda dealerships. All those options.

They chose me.

That’s what Alison Sells Cars has always been about. It’s not just about selling a car. It’s about earning trust, creating an experience people remember and building relationships that last long after the paperwork is signed.

Yesterday, Meg sent me this photo of my bag out in the wild at Costco. Honestly, it made me emotional. 🥲

That little reusable bag represents something much bigger to me.

My customers took a chance on me. They trusted me. They traveled for me. They became friends. Years later, my name is still showing up in their everyday lives.

That’s an accomplishment I’m incredibly proud of. ❤️

So yes… Alison Sells Cars is everywhere! 🌎

I have a feeling this is only the beginning. 🚘🧚🏽‍♀️✨

✨ Story Time Sunday! ✨A few days ago, I shared a story about a gentleman who reached out to me from New Orleans after fi...
08/09/2026

✨ Story Time Sunday! ✨

A few days ago, I shared a story about a gentleman who reached out to me from New Orleans after finding me through a Reddit post.

He was flying into the area to help his niece find the right vehicle before she headed off to college in Michigan. 🎓

Well, here’s the outcome of that text! 🥹

This morning, her brand new 2026 Honda CR-V was delivered right to her door! 🚘

From a random Reddit post … to a text from New Orleans … helping a family member find the perfect vehicle … and finally, a very happy new CR-V owner!

The Fairy Car Mother has done it again! 🧚🏽‍♀️

Car buying should feel less like a transaction and more like someone is truly in your corner.

Bibbidi. Bobbidi. Buy! 🪄

This isn’t a sympathy or empathy post. This is a REAL post.This is what the effects of Multiple Sclerosis, Fibromyalgia,...
08/07/2026

This isn’t a sympathy or empathy post. This is a REAL post.

This is what the effects of Multiple Sclerosis, Fibromyalgia, chronic pain and chronic fatigue look like.

You might see me posting, but this is what I look behind those posts. What you don’t always see is what happens when the day is over and my body simply has nothing left.

I’m going to try to go back to sleep now. See you later! ✌🏽

Story Time 📖On July 29th, I was contacted by a friend of a friend. His daughter’s vehicle had been totaled. They needed ...
08/07/2026

Story Time 📖

On July 29th, I was contacted by a friend of a friend. His daughter’s vehicle had been totaled. They needed a replacement before she headed off to college on August 11th.

Nine days later, her new car was sitting in the driveway! ✨

They originally thought they’d need to purchase a pre-owned vehicle, but with a little car buying magic, we found an opportunity to get her into a brand new, safe and reliable vehicle for a better deal than they expected.

Now she’s college ready with a full warranty, free maintenance for the first year and roadside assistance if she ever needs it while she’s away from home.

No tricks. No pressure. Just honesty, transparency and a little magic. 🪄

If you’re ready to make car buying feel a whole lot easier, let Alison Sells Cars — Your Fairy Car Mother work her magic! 🧚🏽‍♀️

✨ Bibbidi. Bobbidi. Buy! ✨

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