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In reply to the discussion: Sharing a Story: Life is Not Fair [View all]

qwlauren35

(6,308 posts)
2. You got it.
Fri Aug 29, 2025, 10:46 AM
Aug 2025

"Tell mom what you want. Mom might not be able to afford the gift, but she would tell dad, and when dad came, he would have it."

Thank you for letting me know that it moved you.

This was a piece written when I'm in my manic phase (I am bipolar) and for some reason, those pieces tend to be powerful.

Writing when I'm not in my manic phase does not have heart, and my meds prevent me from going full-on manic, so I stopped trying to push it. It hurts that I can't write, but it's better than writing crap.

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Sharing a Story: Life is Not Fair [View all] qwlauren35 Aug 2025 OP
This beautifully written story broke my heart... Trueblue Texan Aug 2025 #1
You got it. qwlauren35 Aug 2025 #2
I actually think there is a lot of value in writing crap. Trueblue Texan Aug 2025 #3
Hmmm... qwlauren35 Aug 2025 #4
You did a good job with the main character's range of emotions, CrispyQ Sep 7 #5
OK qwlauren35 Sep 8 #6
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