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Tuesday, July 7, 2009

Writing Without Fear.

A reader, Polly, sent me this email last week about my blog and columns. She writes:

[They] totally touched me today. I found them this morning over coffee and ended up reading a lot of content over several hours. Your sense of humor, not to mention the great writing chops, really was a breath of fresh air.

I’m a longterm patient of post-viral M.E., aka myalgic encephalomyelitis, and fibromyalgia, two chronic illnesses that sideline me from what feel like a lot of 20something fun and experiences. But I’ve not had to endure the surgeries or obstacles you have. Thank you so much for reminding me to be grateful for the good days, when I feel like a normal person, and to not feel sorry for myself on the bad days. And, moreover, to write without fear.

You rock, girl.

Cheers,
Polly

This is why I’m not afraid to tell my story and be brutally honest. Always. Why should you ever be afraid of who you are? SHOUT IT TO THE WORLD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

xoxo,

[Photo via flickr]

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  1. Viewtiful_Justin says

    Tuesday, July 7, 2009 at 2:56 pm

    Amen!

    Reply
  2. Charlotte says

    Tuesday, December 13, 2011 at 5:02 pm

    I love this. Congrats to you for touching this persons life 🙂 Isn't that what writing is all about?

    x

    Reply

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