What is Elliot Shares?
Elliot Shares is my blog. I’m Elliot. I live in California, and I share my thoughts and opinions on a variety of topics: concerts and people I’ve met, the film and media workshop I took, Disney Dreamlight Valley, music, and my journey to supported living. I want this site to feel like home, a place where I can share what I’d like, and I hope it inspires someone along the way.
Who is Elliot?
I’m a very positive person with a good sense of humor, and I love to laugh. I like movies and TV shows, music, reading, writing, and making new friends. I was born with Cerebral Palsy, which is why I can’t walk. That doesn’t mean I’m not smart. It means my brain is damaged in certain areas, which limits what I can do.
Why did you start blogging?
I started blogging in high school. I struggled to say what I was thinking out loud, but when I wrote it down, I could explain myself much better. Writing is how I share my perspective.
Have you met Avril Lavigne?
Yes. In April 2012, I met her at a Safeway on opening day for Special Olympics. She bagged groceries and then signed a picture for us, which hangs in my room today. On May 28, 2024, my friend and I saw her in concert at Shoreline in Mountain View. The openers were Royal and The Serpent and All Time Low, and I had a good time singing along.
Did you really meet Josh Blue?
I did. A few years ago my brother and his girlfriend surprised me with a long drive to Sacramento. We stopped at Baja Fresh, and Josh Blue walked in. I was so surprised I couldn’t talk. We saw his show that night, he was even funnier in person, and afterward he signed my shirt.
Can I watch the films you made?
Yes. Around 2012, I took a film and media workshop because my dream job was to become a movie director. Our first assignment was a one-minute short film, and I wrote and directed it. The films I worked on are on YouTube, including Cracked, a short film I directed, and Frank, our final project. The links are in my Film and Media workshop post. I also gave a presentation on making short films, and you can watch it on YouTube too.
Do you write about Disney Dreamlight Valley?
Yes. I play it on PC. It’s a life simulation game where you help your favorite Disney characters by going on quests, and you can cook, fish, or mine. I’ve written about the game, the expansion teaser, and the October 15 showcase, which announced the Wishblossom Ranch expansion, where you can ride horses.
What is supported living?
Supported living is a service where adults with special needs get help so they can live on their own or with a roommate. I live with a roommate through a supported living agency called Compass. I wrote about how I got here, and the places I lived before, in my post My journey to supported living.
How can I follow your blog?
You can follow my blog by putting your email address ino a box at the end of my post then wait. You’ll recive a confirmation sent to your email address which you’ll need to accept. Then you should start reciving emails each time I post to my blog. You can also follow me on Facebook, X, Instagram, Bluesky, Truth Social, and YouTube. The links are on my Contact Me page.
Can I ask you a question or suggest something to write about?
Yes, please do. I’m an open book, so ask me anything. You can leave a comment under any post, or send me an email through my Contact Me page if you’d rather reach me privately. If you have a topic you’d like me to write about, I’d love to hear it.
How to comment on posts?
Go to the post you want to comment on and click or tap Leave a comment right under the date and before the text starts on the post
What is the best way to contact you?
You can go to the Contact Me page on the homepage and fill out the form