I submit a creative essay to my favorite writing community. I receive no answer. I try again. Same response. No response. I press out of my comfort zone and offer my writing in an upcoming collaboration. But all the spots are taken. When I was little, I was eager to talk and share my stories. Overeager, in fact, until I realized nobody was listening because there were so many other voices, stronger voices, better voices wanting to be heard.
Overexposure
Overexposure
Overexposure
I submit a creative essay to my favorite writing community. I receive no answer. I try again. Same response. No response. I press out of my comfort zone and offer my writing in an upcoming collaboration. But all the spots are taken. When I was little, I was eager to talk and share my stories. Overeager, in fact, until I realized nobody was listening because there were so many other voices, stronger voices, better voices wanting to be heard.