Today marks the one year anniversary for me that I had my first article published on Yahoo! Inc. as a Y! Contributor. For many, this may not be a big deal, but for a small town girl who is only use to writing locally, this is huge.
This anniversary marks many triumphs for me. It was with this accomplishment that lead to many life changing experiences for me. During the time that I wrote my first article, I was falling into a deep depression.
Living in a toxic environment where I felt useless, I knew writing was at this point my only rescue of hope. Writing gave me a revived feeling of life and excitement that I hadn't had since my son was born. I shared my success with my kids and I knew through their happiness that I should continue with my writing, despite the criticism that surrounded me by others.
As I look back over the year and see the success that has came with everything I've accomplished, I can't help but be proud of myself. I did what I was told a year ago, that I wouldn't be able to do- I started writing again and became successful.
But don't get me wrong, being successful wasn't my goal. That is simply just a privilege that followed what simply helped save my well being.
Through my writing, I have been able to give my children a more healthy and happy lifestyle. I've been able to travel the world (in a sense) and help make a difference in the lives of others.
I've been inspired to do more work with charities. I've learned to better myself as a writer, and that it's possible to turn dreams into reality. Through my writing I've learned how to productively reach my goals and better manage my time.
Who knew something as simple as publishing an article, could inspire someone in so many ways?
I was told nothing would come of my writing. My writing was a waste of time. I should have concentrated on the more important things in life, like "getting a real job". That writing was "silly" and "useless". I was told that I spent too much time on my computer and stayed up too late.
Today is my one year YCNniversary. A special thank you to my kiddos for their smiles and cheers. Thank you to those who supported me during my moments of writer's block and brief moments of insanity, and to those who said I'd fail- you can kiss my article.
In all seriousness- Thank you, who gave me those negative words- for pushing me to my limit.
Now, have a drink with me and enjoy this piece as I take you back one year and bring this article to life from my Y! vault. Cheers my friends! Click here to enjoy
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