I came her from your Justin Bieber post which I already related to a lot and now I also relate to this one a lot so I guess I’m officially a fan. Glad you found your way back to writing <3
Thank you for sharing! I’m new to your publication so of course I was unaware of your struggles with writing and other things. I’ve been dealing some similar issues that have also taken a toll on my creativity and motivation. No break ups, but I did decide to step back from working and move back home to take care of my mom. I’m happy to be spending as much time with her as I can, while I still can, but my life also feels embarrassingly unproductive. I’m in my 40s and many of my friends are facing similar situation and have applauded my choice, but then say they could never do it, because they have kids and mortgages. Nothing like a backhanded compliment. But I get it. I’m expendable.
I stopped writing too. I never wrote here, but I used to be part of an amateur fiction coop on Discord, where I co authored short stories. As the political situation in the US got more toxic so did the co-op, and eventually I just left. It’s been tough for me to get started again because I’ve never really written solo, not sure what my outlet would be, and I’m definitely not a personal essayist (though that is what I enjoy reading).
I hope to read more of your writing, and that this new step has helped reorganize your toolkit and creative headspace. Obviously I hope your physical world situation improves, though I know that is more difficult to control and plan for.
Finally, love your playlist. Gonna give it a good listen, but I know and like about a third of the songs. I knew I would meet another Beach Bunny fan someday! 💕
Responding to the top half of this: I COMPLETELY understand the feeling of being expendable and having to take care of your parent. That’s where I was at as well and I do think clawing out of the headspace it put me in was relatively hard. I’d say don’t beat yourself up, which is always hard not to do, but I always think whatever is meant to return to you will (in terms of writing)
I love that you love beach bunny!! I did a profile on Lili almost ten years ago and she is truly such a wonderful soul. Clueless off the last album made me stop walking for a bit and just text all my college friends lol
Meggie, seeing that this push notification was alerting me to new writing from you made my entire day. Proud of you for taking the plunge and sincerely hope to read more!
I have also been struggling with writing. For me, it’s been making the time but also feeling that anything I would write is like worthy of being read by another person? Which is such a funny departure from the Obvi days where I had nothing but confidence. I’m not sure where I’ve netted out but I did buy “the artist’s way” and have been passively making my way through it. I enjoy the prompts and mostly find it all funny. The best gift it’s given me is a consistent journaling practice. I have been writing 3 pages a day this entire year (only missed 4!). It’s mostly stupid stream of consciousness but I’m just proud to have the habit and connect with that part of my identity.
Anyway, I look forward to following and reading more and am sending you all my love 🩵
MK!!! this was so sweet - i know, i’m trying to remind myself that it’s just for fun for me. i’ve gotten into a weird state where im almost scared of anyone reading anything i write and so i dont write because “why bother.” but we all die and there’s no reason not to!
I came her from your Justin Bieber post which I already related to a lot and now I also relate to this one a lot so I guess I’m officially a fan. Glad you found your way back to writing <3
😭😭😭this is so sweet thank you so much!!! Im happy to be back!
aw you’re so very welcome!! <3
Thank you for sharing! I’m new to your publication so of course I was unaware of your struggles with writing and other things. I’ve been dealing some similar issues that have also taken a toll on my creativity and motivation. No break ups, but I did decide to step back from working and move back home to take care of my mom. I’m happy to be spending as much time with her as I can, while I still can, but my life also feels embarrassingly unproductive. I’m in my 40s and many of my friends are facing similar situation and have applauded my choice, but then say they could never do it, because they have kids and mortgages. Nothing like a backhanded compliment. But I get it. I’m expendable.
I stopped writing too. I never wrote here, but I used to be part of an amateur fiction coop on Discord, where I co authored short stories. As the political situation in the US got more toxic so did the co-op, and eventually I just left. It’s been tough for me to get started again because I’ve never really written solo, not sure what my outlet would be, and I’m definitely not a personal essayist (though that is what I enjoy reading).
I hope to read more of your writing, and that this new step has helped reorganize your toolkit and creative headspace. Obviously I hope your physical world situation improves, though I know that is more difficult to control and plan for.
Finally, love your playlist. Gonna give it a good listen, but I know and like about a third of the songs. I knew I would meet another Beach Bunny fan someday! 💕
Responding to the top half of this: I COMPLETELY understand the feeling of being expendable and having to take care of your parent. That’s where I was at as well and I do think clawing out of the headspace it put me in was relatively hard. I’d say don’t beat yourself up, which is always hard not to do, but I always think whatever is meant to return to you will (in terms of writing)
I love that you love beach bunny!! I did a profile on Lili almost ten years ago and she is truly such a wonderful soul. Clueless off the last album made me stop walking for a bit and just text all my college friends lol
YAAAAAAHHHH THEY'RE BACK
Welcome back!
Meggie, seeing that this push notification was alerting me to new writing from you made my entire day. Proud of you for taking the plunge and sincerely hope to read more!
I have also been struggling with writing. For me, it’s been making the time but also feeling that anything I would write is like worthy of being read by another person? Which is such a funny departure from the Obvi days where I had nothing but confidence. I’m not sure where I’ve netted out but I did buy “the artist’s way” and have been passively making my way through it. I enjoy the prompts and mostly find it all funny. The best gift it’s given me is a consistent journaling practice. I have been writing 3 pages a day this entire year (only missed 4!). It’s mostly stupid stream of consciousness but I’m just proud to have the habit and connect with that part of my identity.
Anyway, I look forward to following and reading more and am sending you all my love 🩵
MK!!! this was so sweet - i know, i’m trying to remind myself that it’s just for fun for me. i’ve gotten into a weird state where im almost scared of anyone reading anything i write and so i dont write because “why bother.” but we all die and there’s no reason not to!