The Day After

Reflections on a roller coaster week

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This has been one crazy week.

I had a million hours at work I needed to use or lose. So I took time off to write, brainstorm, and drink coffee.

I made some new friends in my writing groups.

I accepted this challenge from Maya Spikes and Jordin Kelly.

Welcome to the Thriver Challenge

Reflecting on the pain of the worst day of my life was a challenge. I’ve done it before, and know that awful experience shaped me into who I am today.

Here’s what I wrote, and what I wish I’d known that day.

What I Wish I’d Told Myself on the Worst Day of My Life

I dug pretty deep to write this. I held nothing back — the raw emotions like anger, fear, and loneliness. I imagined myself sitting…