Hey Anita,

Thank you for checking back in with me. It means a tremendous amount.

I am feeling better. Writing is still difficult, but I am putting less pressure on myself and remembering much that is worth having is hard to produce. Previously, I made the mistake of linking my self-worth to my ability to write and as I struggled, I lost all confidence and esteem. Trying not to compare myself to others is also helpful. It doesn’t matter how quickly, easy or therapeutic other people find writing, I simply am not those people. I am learning a big part of writing is self-acceptance, anything but will make the process unbearable and paralysing. I’m sick of feeling awful so I am deciding I won’t anymore and am doing the best i can to cultivate an environment of self-compassion and patience.

Thank you again, Anita,

Dionne x