My reasons for writing
I read this sentence in a book about the mother of a drug addict. That’s when I realize my reason for writing this blog, is hope that my story will help someone else.
“ What I came to realize is that when I was real about my life, it seemed to give others permission to be real about their own lives”
When I first began writing about what I’m going through it was mostly for myself I needed a place to release the feelings I had written down on paper. I needed a place to put all of the information that I have researched for. Now I realize that I’m not writing this just for myself I’m writing it for others also. So when they read it they know they’re not alone. I’m writing it for others so they also have the information that I have. I am writing it for others so they can see that it is OK to share the hard times as well as the good.
I know that my writing has at least had impact on one other person and to me that makes it worth writing. I posted a link to my Facebook and asked my friends to share. A friend of a friend read some of my stories about what I was going through and realized it was the same thing she was going through. She contacted me through messenger and I spoke with her on and off for about 4 hours. We talked about my daughter we talked about her son we talked about our grandchildren, we talked about the addiction. She thanked me for being so open and honest. Later on Facebook she posted this comment
“ I just spent 4 hours venting to a lady I have much in common with but never met. I am an introvert and I made a friend. Weird I saw a post she made and I could relate. I won’t say who or what but I hope she keeps the post there. Everybody has a story. We swapped stories. I feel better. Thanks”
Not only did I make her feel better but I also enjoyed the time spent with her.
I hope I can add more stories of how I have helped other people as I continue to write and research.
As always questions and comments are welcome.
Thanks for following along as I raise these beautiful souls.