Odd Writer Out
The Lost Word —
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Hello Writers! I think we should discuss feeling and being different.
More people than you might expect feel like they don’t fit in. But this feeling can be especially true for those of us who struggle to keep up with others.
It took me decades to understand why everything seemed so hard. I spent countless hours feeling like I didn’t belong anywhere, and I couldn’t do anything right. It seemed like the people around me were going through life without feeling drained.
I saw the frustration on people’s faces when my disability got in the way. Nobody understood. I was the odd one out.
Many conditions can impact a writer’s ability to create as we desire. Let’s look at some common frustrations:
· Losing words
· Difficulty remembering
· Reading and spelling issues like dyslexia
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· Writing challenges from physical disabilities
· Running out of energy
· Lacking confidence
· Feeling unsupported
· Few accessible resources
· Money troubles
· Pain
This list could go on, making one feel very alone. I can’t make others understand, but I hope you feel welcomed and understood here.
In Conclusion — The Lost Word is here to help us get to know ourselves as unique individuals. Take notes. Tell us what you think. Let’s build a community of writers to help ourselves, each other, and, maybe, the world.
Please connect with fellow writers in the comments below. Share questions, ideas, and find like-minded writers. Also be sure to answer the QOD.
Question of the Day — What do you struggle with the most as a writer with a disability?
-Amos
