My Why

Hey everyone,

Writing is a form a communication many connect with and find answers to looming questions they have. We all can learn from one another and it is a beautiful thing. For me I make meaning out of words in a way to connect with people. Writing can be freeing but when you are a perfectionist and a writer, you find yourself backspacing a lot 😂. 

I write for myself knowing I can connect with a broader audience and build a community. Writing for me is a place of comfort but space in which I can be the most vulnerable. When you face a lot in life, you mind tends to roam while your mouth shuts tighter. At a young age when I felt my words wouldn’t make sense out loud I would write to my mom so she would understand. Pen and paper helped me get the thoughts out faster then talking. As I got older I found writing was something that helped me free myself from myself. 

Typically I find myself writing throughout the day but for some reason my brain thinks its best to give me ideas in the middle of my sleep. I find it hard at times when my thoughts don’t flow the way I want them too. Writer’s block will make you feel like the worst writer. To combat mine I like to read, have conversations, or a brain dump of things that revolve around the piece or story I’m trying to convey. Books and writing are not one size fit all, I like to say writing is like the bread isle, many options that fit your reader needs. 

My home away from home gives me peace but also gives me purpose. I feel complete when my work comes together and touches people as well. I am grateful of my gift and for the purpose it gives me. I started writing to find an escape and it’s poured so much back into me. This journey has taught me a lot and there is a lot more to come. 

Pen down, 

Allyssa