Malandren writes

Have you read my previous article ? I invite you to clic on the link before you read the rest of this new one. I left off asking myself "do I want to be seen? 🤔" Honestly, I don't know how to answer this question. It comes with its own I rather focus on me just doing what    I’ve always had a soft spot for writing, starting with French as my first language. With family in the U.S., English came into my life early on, so eventually, I began writing in English as well. I believe writing is an art, and anyone who can create magic with words is an artist, no matter the language or form. 

I initially thought I’d started the blog as a way to pass the time, for the love of writing—nothing more. Apparently, I was wrong! 😅😅 The questions I got about the blog made me reflect on why I hadn’t been consistent, giving me a reason to dig a little deeper. Here’s what I realized: According to the DSM-5, anxiety is described as “excessive worry occurring for at least six months about a number of events or activities, where the person finds it difficult to control the worry.” (Source:   DSM-5 - Anxiety ) Anxiety doesn’t necessarily align with reality or logical outcomes. Yet, it persists. Each person responds to it differently, and for me, it manifested as freezing up and avoiding what I initially wanted to do. Thoughts like, “Who’s going to read this anyway?” crept in, opening up a can of insecurities. Getting out of one’s head sounds simple, but actually doing it? That’s a question I’m still exploring. I thought it might start with nurturing myself, spending time with lo...