Chronic fatigue has led me to this conclusion, darling. ❤ Your truth is worth every moment spent in my level of hell.
Freelance Writer, Editor, Poet, and Communications Consultant
Tag: strength
*Text of the poem typed below the image for ease of reading.* On finding my voice. It’s not easy making my voice heard as a woman writer. It’s just the cold, hard truth. Which means I just push myself harder to be the best at my craft. No excuses. I play Words like I play Sports; no pain, no gain, and never ever leave your heart on the bench. I encourage you all to be secure in your identity, whether you’re a writer or not, and to chase after your calling, your passions and dreams, without ever holding back. Who are you? What makes you *you*? And what mark do you wish to leave upon the world? Ignore expectations and stereotypes; dig deep and ask yourself the tough questions. It’s enlightening and liberating to take the time to sit and write your own self-declaration of who you are. What will YOUR legacy be?
*Bragging Rights Alert* My dad is kind of awesome. Raced motorcycles (and won) in his early years. He’s currently Acura’s Top Automotive Technician in the nation. (Seriously. He’s so smart. He can find his way around anything with an engine.) Taught me that it’s okay to be a tomboy, to love the freedom in motorcycles, to respect my car, the value in good work ethic, how to always keep my good humour about me, to always have fun, and to be quick to listen and slow to speak, not the other way around. Dad, you’re inspiring. So proud of you.…