Tag Archives: fear

The Truth About “Writer’s Block”

Posted on May 26, 2016 by DMW

I’ve heard of this thing called writer’s block before. See, it’s this condition of not being able to think of what to write or how to proceed with your writing. Supposedly it is a writer’s worst enemy. And why not? … Continue reading →

Posted in Inspiration, Journal, Thoughts, Writers, Writing | Tagged "creative nonfiction", commitment, creative writing, darkness, failure, fear, fiction, hesitation, imposter, politically correct, too many ideas, what will people think, writer, writers block, writing topics | Leave a comment

The Return

Posted on March 21, 2016 by DMW

It was early in the morning, just after 5:00, on October 12, 2008, when I said goodbye to Los Angeles, and the last two plus years of my life. I didn’t want to leave, but I needed to leave. It … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, home, Journal, Life, Personal, Relationships, Thoughts, travel | Tagged "mental health", abuse, abusive relationship, adulting, closure, college, danger, double life, fear, friends, going home, graduate school, healthy choices, Los Angeles, Nebraska, need versus want, past, reckoning, risk | Leave a comment

The World After Paris: It’s Time To Stop Lashing Out And To Start Being Brave

Posted on November 18, 2015 by DMW

It’s still hard for me to fathom what happened in Paris last Friday. I think of all of the people who lost their lives and their loved ones that are still here, grieving them. I think of the fear that … Continue reading →

Posted in breaking news, community, Crime, Current Events, Events, News, Thoughts | Tagged courage, death, emotional proximity, fear, love, Paris, Paris attacks, refugees, shooting, suicide bomber, terrorism, terrorist attacks, tragedy | Leave a comment

Michael Meets Heights: A Real-Deal Phobia

Posted on August 18, 2015 by DMW

I have this thing about heights in that I am terrified of them. Many people have told me they have issues with heights too – that they’re afraid of them, including my husband, Roy. But he’s not, and I find … Continue reading →

Posted in Journal, Life, nature, Personal | Tagged Acrophobia, fear, fear of heights, heights, phobia, psychology | Leave a comment

How To Write People With Disabilities (And What Not To Do)

Posted on May 19, 2015 by DMW

Last month I went to a writing conference (because I haven’t already wrote enough posts about the AWP 😛 ) that had a bunch of different panels. One panel that I was planning to go to – but didn’t, so … Continue reading →