So, I've Started a Blog. Now What?

Most of my life, words have been my best friend. Whether it was in books I have read or entries I have made in my journals. Pen and paper were always there for me when I needed to vent, analyze or just plain escape. Often times I felt more at home writing than confiding in another person. I could write whatever I wanted and could easily rip it up and throw it away so as not to cause anybody any pain. It would allow me to release my feelings without hurting others.

Many times I have fallen back on the written word to help me solve a problem or just get the uglies out of my head. I have always tried to put up a strong front and keep my deepest emotions to myself. But it gets harder to do that! When you have a lot of pent up feelings of anger, sadness, inadequacy, regret and pain, it tends to become like molten lava waiting for the eruption. When that eruption occurs, so much horror and chaos will surely follow! That is why I need to write it out! That is my release. That is how I cope. That is why very few know my deepest weaknesses.

I show love and kindness to most everybody I meet. I have even been accused of being a doormat because I rarely stand up for myself. I rarely spout off words of hate directed to anybody, even those that have hurt me deeply and made me feel inferior and little. What they don't know is that I have a secret! I may not show hate in person, but if you would have read some of the words I have written and destroyed, boy would you be surprised! But I choose to be kind and considerate to the general public because there is already enough hate in this world. I do not wish to add to it.

So, about this blog thing. Some days I will post my own personal musings of life in general. Some days I will talk about events in my life. Some days I will talk of my hobbies. And some days I will review books that have kept me company. This blog will be my escape and you are all invited to join me!

Some go to counselors or therapists to help them cope. I choose words for my own personal use. It is my cheap form of therapy. And I highly recommend my therapist! Words will never disappear, let you down or charge you money to talk it out! No insurance necessary :)