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Hearing ‘If You Need Anything, I’m Here’ As Someone With Chronic Illness

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https://themighty.com/2017/05/how-to-help-sick-friend-not-in-hospital/ People say this to me often, but they're about as emotionally present as a flea. They don't call, they don't check in, they don't ask if there's something I CAN do and agree to join me, etc. It's always about them. It's like being invisible, just like my illness. I don't exist, unless someone … Continue reading Hearing ‘If You Need Anything, I’m Here’ As Someone With Chronic Illness

The Only Thing Worth Writing About Is People

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“The only thing worth writing about is people. People. Human beings. Men and women whose individuality must be created, line by line, insight by insight. If you do not do it, the story is a failure. There is no nobler chore in the universe than holding up the mirror of reality and turning it slightly, … Continue reading The Only Thing Worth Writing About Is People

It’s Okay To Disagree With The Thoughts

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“It's okay to disagree with the thoughts or opinions expressed by other people. That doesn't give you the right to deny any sense they might make. Nor does it give you a right to accuse someone of poorly expressing their beliefs just because you don't like what they are saying. Learn to recognize good writing … Continue reading It’s Okay To Disagree With The Thoughts

Motivation

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I’ve always wondered what motivates people to be judgmental about things and/or people they’ve never attempted to understand. Character trait, flaw, or simply their nature? I’m never certain, but it grates on my nerves. The majority of my family looks down upon me with much disdain because I’m “a writer”. I’ve never understood, nor will … Continue reading Motivation