What's The Story?


Every person has a story just waiting to be told. The me I see now is the result of several deciding factors. The writing success I have is a story itself.

Hearing impairment thrust me into a different state regarding my writing. At the begining, I imagined I wouldn't ever be able to act out my dream, so I could become a published writer. Feelings of self-doubt made my ego sink into quick-sand. The desire to write allowed me to overcome the insecurities. In the end, there was the finished product which gave me back my pride.

The promise of the next story raises my spirit everytime I start to sink back down. I can't completely express the instant gratification I receive from the words on the paper. My hearing impairment moves out of the picture and I become a completed accomplished person in the world.

One of my favorite writers is Stephen King. The magnitude of his influence in the writing field is immense. Sadly, due to an automobile accident where he was almost killed (June-1999) we nearly lost a prolific author before his time.

I was reading in a Writer's Digest magazine an excerpt from his book, "On Writing". Writing after the accident is a painful chore. The pain (while sitting in a wheelchair) only subsides until the next dose of Percocet. Stephen's gallent return to the writer's circle is an inspiration to all.

I'm glad Stephen King had the strength to regain his throne in the literary world. Determination is an important factor to succeed in any chosen field. Disabilities make it harder to fulfill the opportunities we use to gain pleasure from.

Nobody is guaranteed a smooth ride in life. Suffering a hearing loss or the ability to move without pain can happen to anyone and at any given time. Life takes turns which seem to confuse us and lead us into the darkness.

I'm submitting a story to a Christian magazine. This story is about a personal experience I had after my parents died. I realize opening up some of the wounds is something which can not be avoided. It wasn't easy to decide to share this story with others.

However I feel if I can help others, all the pain was worth it. Decisions of this nature take a great deal of thought. On the contrary, the freedom to organize my true feelings gives me satisfaction.

I am telling my fear factors to take a hike. I prefer to grab the reins of control. I'm heading into a wonderful sunset. Sure would make a great story don't you think?

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