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Gratitude and Engagement
A shout-out to Medium writers for engaging with my May 2022 stories.
When I joined Medium in late February 2022 I had no idea what to expect. I was in a bad place and space in time. Unemployed, depressed, bored, and unhappy. My self-belief and self-worth were at their lowest ever.
I did read a lot on the first day to see what Medium was about. I read posts, poems, and short stories from amazing writers. I also noticed how supportive everyone on Medium was.
It inspired me to write my first post. A poem about becoming unemployed. I was hesitant to press that “publish” button. It took me time to build up the courage and then I did. My frame of mind was, “What do I have to lose?”
Wow! I never anticipated how much I would enjoy my Medium journey. It turned into a newly found passion and joy. Writing released me from my depression chains and unemployment boredom and stress.
I could write about things that brewed like storm clouds in my mind. Writing became my free therapist combined with daily walks. In addition, Medium writers read, highlighted, clapped, commented on my stories, and some subscribed to receive them via email. I never expected this hearty welcome.
