I Almost Gave Up Writing

I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for supporting my writing.

For as long as I can remember, encouraging others through my writing has been my heart’s desire. But there have been some hard moments that left me second-guessing myself and my abilities as a writer.

I was just about to give up when I was invited to the Sierra Valley Writing Retreat.

In that quiet mountain setting, I spent time with a treasured mentor who truly believed in me. Her encouragement helped me regain the momentum I needed to keep going and follow my calling to encourage others through my words.

It may not sound like much to some, but to me, it was everything.

A lot has happened since I first wrote this post.

I kept writing.

Broken Wing—Unbroken Spirit continued to move toward publication. I began writing regularly on Substack. And I’ve continued sharing the stories God has given me.

Along the way, I’ve become even more certain of why I write.

I want to encourage people in the places where life doesn’t turn out the way they expected. To remind them that even when we can’t see what comes next, we can trust the One who can.

I’m very glad I didn’t give up.

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