Flyaway1

Flyaway1: Hoping to get back to writing again. Covid effected my family.

Flyaway1: I am so thankful for being a member of Fanstory. I feel like I have made a circle of friends. It has helped with my personal struggles and oh my goodness, I have laughed at reviews and all the clever things people have written to me. When I get the chance, I try to review - I am in awe of the talent in this site.

I am a week away from being 61. ( my photo was taken a couple days ago). I have three adult children and 8 grandkids.

Flyaway1: Sometimes, I get discouraged with my writing. Then I remember I am writing to ground myself- to work out distorted thinking- to find the truth that I need. Writing has been a very healing process for me.
When, I remembered why I started writing, it does not matter if I am good or not.
What matters is that I am taking care of myself.
I am thankful for the circle of writings on this site, who have taught me so much about writing.

FanStory wrote to Flyaway1: My Prayer to God finished second in the contest "Dear God,"

FanStory wrote to Flyaway1: Healing Love finished second in the contest "3-5-3"

FanStory wrote to Flyaway1: She Did Not Lock Her Door. finished third in the contest "She didn't lock her door"

FanStory wrote to Flyaway1: The Horror of Route 2A finished second in the contest "HOrror"

FanStory wrote to Flyaway1: One Fall Day finished third in the contest "I Remember"

Flyaway1: I also write for children. This is my fun and I am good with life writing. I am going to submit one of my poems for children. I wrote it for my daughter, who is a cancer survivor. She is now in her thirties w two beautiful girls.

FanStory wrote to Flyaway1: Walking Still finished third in the contest "The best God poem "

Flyaway1: Hi,
My name is Karen. I live on an island in the puget sound among tall trees and wreckless sea.
I started writing about two years ago as a tool to help manage my mental illness. I was diagnosed w a complex mood disorder in part due to a very traumatic childhood of abuse. It has been a great outlet for releasing pain and correcting some of my very distorted thinking.
My writing is extremely personal and can be hard to read. I am a novice. Many tears have come with the writing. It is very raw, emotional, intense and yet strong and hopeful at times.
I have had good recovery for almost 3 years now. I am not cured, but I have the tools to survive.
My focus and hope is that some of my writings will resonate w others with similar limitations.

I am a survivor.