I don't remember the last time when I spoke the words "I'm tired," and that was all I meant. Whether it was to someone or to myself. I'm tired has replaced I'm okay, I'm all right, I'm fine which often was retorted with, "Are you sure?" Sometimes followed with unsolicited advice which honestly was never …
Is there a difference between being supportive and understanding?
The short answer? Hell yes. There is a difference between being supportive and understanding. Someone can tell you they support you and even mean what they say without putting forth much effort into understanding where you are coming from. The problem which lies in this is without the understanding of your dreams, goals, trauma, illness …
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Archive: Conversations about writing with youthful ears
Conversation with a small group of youthful ears. “You only know you’ve truly loved someone by the hole it leaves in your heart when they are gone.” I was standing in front of a small group of youthful ears answering questions about how and why I chose to write. I said, “I didn’t choose to …
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