A question I’m constantly asked is how I dealt with sharing my first piece of work. Honestly, I didn’t deal with it, I just let the words be themselves. At a certain point in my life, I just stopped caring what people had to say about me in private. Nothing I do can change what they say, so why be afraid to say or share my true feelings in a way that I feel comfortable?
If there is anything I want people to take away from the writing I share, it’s that expression comes in many forms. Express yourself how you feel, as long as it isn’t a detriment to others mentally or physically. Even if it is just with a close friend, sharing your work can do loads to boost your confidence and creative flow. An open mind can lead you to doors that would’ve been foreign to you had you not shared yourself with another.
I always tell myself, “My work isn’t for everyone”, so I understand that not everyone will like or share or even read what I post. But for the one person who does, I want to be there for them through my means of expression. If you take anything from me and what I have to say, take the step forward I took.
Share your work!