Writing scared. Writing anyway.

Thank you for softening my fear.

Hey, writer dear.

I really crack myself up sometimes. It was only the other day that I realized I chose fear as Writer Dear’s first topic because of how very afraid I’ve been, and still am, of writing a newsletter.¹ I stopped writing the earlier iteration of this newsletter, Real Quick, for several reasons. It took me so long to return to writing for just two.

1. I needed the time to get myself together.

2. I was (am) afraid.

I’m happy to share why I’m afraid if you’re curious, so please feel free to ask. My point right now is just to thank you for softening that fear. People who’ve left have done so quietly, and I’ve been ohsograteful for every word of support from folks who are sticking around.

As you well know, it’s both unsettling and satisfying to be in such direct contact with fear. It can be hard to know how long to wait, or which step to take first. I imagine I’ll be figuring this out for a while yet—though in the meantime, it’s a relief to be writing to fear-softening people. You make me want to keep trying.

Thank you for being generous and thoughtful and welcoming. I’m glad you’re a writer, and especially glad you’re a reader of Writer Dear.

~Kerry

1. Both of my therapists have commented on my high EQ, yet I’m still just blissfully unaware sometimes.