Man Up and Cry Already!

Man Up and Cry Already!

Part of me still cringes at posts like this. It goes against so much cultural stigma and childhood conditioning, ‘Stop crying and harden the f*ck up already son’.

The thing is, I have known far too many people who have ended their own lives, self-harmed or turned to drugs.

I’ve suffered in this way myself.

Yet, despite knowing how healing it is to talk and let go of pent-up emotions, particularly rage, embarrassment, confusion and self-worth issues, it is hard for me to do so.

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You're Still An Artist Even If You Haven't Been Picked By A Gate Keeper

You're Still An Artist Even If You Haven't Been Picked By A Gate Keeper

The good news is that you can bypass those gate keepers. It takes hard work and some divergent thinking, but it’s possible.

I’m doing it with my writing.

I don’t want a traditional publisher for a few reasons (creative licence, topic choices and style). Beyond that, I get nervous at the prospect of the rejection cycle and working with others with my creative work.

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