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Fanen Chiahemen's avatar

I'm certainly glad you didn't stop writing!

I know from experience that we may not always feel like we're making an impact, until one day we get that unexpected message or interaction from someone that shows us how we touched them. People may not always engage, but know that your words are landing.

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Offscreenshaman's avatar

I’ve been wondering why the act that once gave me breath now feels like a performance in a room that won’t turn around. You captured the shift perfectly: from creative ritual to unpaid content labor, like we woke up in a job we never applied for.

Thank you for the reminder to write like someone needs it, not just like someone might click.

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Susie Winfield's avatar

We have to keep in mind that the lessons we have learned are not just for our benefit. They meant to help other people that we come into contact with.

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Desiree Brown-Quilty's avatar

Susie, oh wow. Thank you so, so much for mentioning me and sharing my work. Truly an honor. Got me all teary. Knowing my words inspire you like that means more than I can say. It's an absolute honor. Thank you for sharing my work.🌹

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Susie Winfield's avatar

You are more than welcome.

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Karl Tame's avatar

"Why?". The main reason is to explore my imagination and find out whether my ideas are good or bad, and improve during the process. Thanks for the post, Susie.

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Christine P.'s avatar

I love this piece and thank you sincerely for articulating how so many women feel. We have been trained, taught, and educated to be silent.

Your writing resonates. You have a natural ability it seems, and feels- to create “connection”.

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Susie Winfield's avatar

I'm so glad that my words meant something to you. I just write what I feel will help people not be as afraid as I was for so long.

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Christine P.'s avatar

I can tell you’re on a mission and when we have those things that we feel led to do, we simply must do them.

I have read your work quietly but am an admirer of your drive.

Happy success to you in your journey, dear lady.

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Susie Winfield's avatar

Thank you so much for your kind words.

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