Sunday, January 6, 2013

Why I Write



I write because I have a voice and things to say. I write because my little boy cannot speak for himself.

I write because I was so alone when he became sick and our world turned upside down.

I write to not hold things in. I write to make myself strong for him.

I write so that maybe someone will see this and maybe not feel so isolated and reach out. I write because words are powerful and can build community.

I write because I survived dark times, survived hearing the worst possible scenarios from doctors laid out on tables like a losing hand of cards. I write because he proved them wrong.

I write to fight, to advocate, to challenge and to dispel myths. I fight his dragons with words and actions rather than swords.

I write because I want to make a difference.

9 comments:

  1. I love this! Every reason, I love them all!

    And you are a great advocate for your son, so keep on writing!

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  2. So well said - I can relate to all this reasons for writing!

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  3. Fantastic reasons to keep writing for sure!

    Hope you dont feel so alone anymore :)

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  4. You are a Mama Bear and your writing is your sword. Love all of your reasons and looking forward to more from you.

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  5. Yes! Writing IS all of these things, and I'd venture to say that the community that is built up around us is life-sustaining. I look forward to connecting more with you and thank you for commenting on my own blog!

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  6. You go, Mama! The connections I've made through writing and blogging our story have been amazing and something I am so thankful for! Keep up the great work, Brandi! :)

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  7. love this post, simply love it! love from another mama whose been there and writes!

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  8. Writing is amazing!! I know I couldn't live without it.

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  9. You hit the nail on the head in everything you said! From yet another writer and special mama, I hear you loud and clear! Alana (boynamedsilas.blogspot.com)

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