Share your parenting story.
Writing as Therapy
No, we are not all born writers. Sometimes though when we share our story, we find that writing is actually therapeutic. All these years of raising my son I found that writing out my feelings and sharing them with others helps me feel stronger as a parent. And to stretch my muscles before writing, I often read a writer's blog or two. One of my favorites is Pamela Ferris-Olson's blog Writer.
As a parent of a challenging child, I often feel as if I am friendless. See the teacher frown. See my husband scowl, my neighbor roll her eyes. Look at the expression on my child's face. Yet through my support group, I know I have friends, not just the neighbor-next-door, but true friends who understand the difficulties I face.
Sometimes though, I'm too tired to talk. But for me, it's never too late to write. And so my friend, I offer you the same opportunity. Write to us about your parenting situation.
Share your story of love and confusion, exhaustion and exhilaration, love and heartache. Tell us about your child's good days and his bad days - your successes and your attempts at success.
You do not need to be a polished writer to submit to A Wild Ride. Our Blog welcomes you and your story. Take it from me; once you share your story, the healing begins.
Send your story to Elizabeth.
Pamela Ferris-Olson, author of Living in the Heartland, shares her personal story on her blog InTheHeartland3Women.
Read it here.
