When I started this blog I was severely depressed to the point where I often thought about giving up on life. Since typing my first posting, I have been through a few lengthy cycles of severe to moderate depression. However, for the past few months I have been reasonably happy without the aid of medication (which makes me happy in itself). My blog serves as therapy for me and when I am feeling better emotionally I tend to neglect it.
Lately I have felt the need to work through some issues through my blog and suddenly I find myself editing my writing for my few loyal readers. Reluctant to share my vulnerabilities I have subconsciously left out details that highlight my insecurities, poor self esteem or lack of confidence. Afraid to be seen as a whiner, I sometimes lighten up my writings for the "benefit" of my readers. No more... From now on I will write for me. I hope people find it interesting, but if not, I can live with that.
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They say that the best writing is when it is truthful and from the heart.
This is your blog, dude. Write what you want. Everyone else can go.... scratch.
I've had some people in my life that have tried to censor what I write on my blog. I tell them that the page is mine, and if they don't like it, then they can leave.
You should say what YOU need to say. The opinions of the readers don't matter...
...but,
Sometimes you're also going to get comments that maybe don't sit right... And because it's your blog, they too don't matter. However, every time I receive an opinion posted on my blog that is a bit unsettling, I do some self-evaluation. Basically, I feel that as long as I'm comfortable with myself, I don't need to save face with the world. And, you don't either...
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