Happy New Year 2020

My biggest resolution going into 2020 is to be more consistent about writing. I have had this blog for 5 years now and have been horrible about posting. I haven't been any better about my fiction writing either, though I did manage to complete another short story and have it published.

For Christmas, my Mom enrolled me in a writing course being run by my local used book store and being taught by several local authors. I never thought I'd be able to go so it was an amazing present to receive. She believes in me as a writer, often more than I believe in myself. So for her, and for myself, I am going to throw myself into this. I've always been so scared of failing and am often my own worst critic when it comes to anything I create or do. But I've now had two of my stories chosen for publishing, that has to mean I'm doing something right. Right?

I've been so wrapped up in my depression and anxiety for the last year that I haven't let myself think that I could do anything. I stopped writing, crafting, even hanging out with friends. I haven't been taking the best care of myself, my Mom, or my home. It's beyond time for that to change. I started going to therapy to help me get my head right and deal with my past, now it's time for me to start working on giving myself a future.