Thank you for pointing me in the direction of this post ( August 6). I saw myself in every word here, Meg. I am often so disappointed in myself for feeling "rejected", for letting lukewarm comments (or no comments) affect me. I tell myself that I don't write for praise. I write because I have to write. I like to think that. Yet it is lud…
Thank you for pointing me in the direction of this post ( August 6). I saw myself in every word here, Meg. I am often so disappointed in myself for feeling "rejected", for letting lukewarm comments (or no comments) affect me. I tell myself that I don't write for praise. I write because I have to write. I like to think that. Yet it is ludicrous how quickly the shift from champagne to stale beer can take place. After 21 months on Substack, and becoming part of an absolutely amazing tribe of writers, I am getting over it! Thanks for expressing what ( I believe) most of us feel.
Thank you for reading, Sharron! I'm glad this piece spoke to your journey. And thank you for reminding me that people DO CLICK the link feathers I leave behind. Sometimes. 🙂
Thank you for pointing me in the direction of this post ( August 6). I saw myself in every word here, Meg. I am often so disappointed in myself for feeling "rejected", for letting lukewarm comments (or no comments) affect me. I tell myself that I don't write for praise. I write because I have to write. I like to think that. Yet it is ludicrous how quickly the shift from champagne to stale beer can take place. After 21 months on Substack, and becoming part of an absolutely amazing tribe of writers, I am getting over it! Thanks for expressing what ( I believe) most of us feel.
Thank you for reading, Sharron! I'm glad this piece spoke to your journey. And thank you for reminding me that people DO CLICK the link feathers I leave behind. Sometimes. 🙂