I don’t write about sad things or emotional happenings because I am feeling sorry for myself and want sympathy. Writing is a powerful and multifaceted tool for me, a way to engage with my life experiences and forge a path forward.
I write about a variety of emotions and topics because it is helping me heal. This is not a wallowing exercise, but a way to process complex emotions and experiences. By putting my thoughts and feelings onto paper (or screen) allows me to externalize them, creating a distance that can offer perspective. It’s like taking the swirling storm inside and giving it a tangible form I can observe and understand.
As a once widowed, divorced, middle aged woman, who has made bad choices, has battled cancer, is an emotional wreck at times and even has a guarded heart at the same time being too open, I am learning how to navigate life!!! By writing about my journey, I am actively shaping the narrative of my life. This narrative is not about victimhood, but about resilience, learning, and growth. I am finding meaning in my experiences by weaving them into a larger story of self-discovery.
I write to heal. I write to expand my thoughts. I write to grow, inward and outward. I am not shying away from the complexities of my emotional landscape in hopes of fostering self-awareness. Writing encourages introspection and reflection. It is almost like having a conversation with myself on ‘paper’. It helps me to see patterns, identify triggers, and ultimately make more sense of my journey.
Writing is a powerful way to find and cultivate my voice. This is a dynamic process of self-exploration, emotional processing, and personal growth. It’s a testament and an active engagement in navigating the complexities of life as a middle-aged woman with a rich and evolving history.
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