Can you have a writing life and take on commitments with deadlines while suffering from a chronic illness? Yes! There is hope and it can be deeply satisfying.
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Creating in the Margins of Life
Sometimes life just takes over and crowds out any room for creativity. But creativity is possible, even when just have a few minutes here and there.
Writing with Migraines
Can you have a writing life and take on commitments with deadlines while suffering from a chronic illness? Yes! There is hope and it can be deeply satisfying.
Riding Creative Waves
Since I began writing for children in 2012, my creativity has experienced ebbs and flows. Sometimes, I could not create anything new. By the end of the day, I was zapped. I had nothing in me left to devote to my creative passion.
Recovering from Burnout
Burnout is real. We can only do so much before our energy (and our creativity) runs dry. When health problems consume our time and focus, we might experience burnout more often than we like.
Walking through Fog
I tried to push through the fog, but my efforts only made the symptoms worse. A friend reminded me that my health was more important than a book launch. I had to slow down—even stop—and take care of myself first. She assured me, the rest would follow, when the time was right.
Resting. Not Quitting.
I have a confession to make. I’ve struggled the last few weeks to get this post written. After taking my husband to Duke Cancer Center for ongoing treatments and a week of storm-induced migraines, I was too exhausted to even think — let alone write. Several times, I attempted to share about that exhaustion, butContinue reading “Resting. Not Quitting.”
Driving in the Rain
I never liked to drive in the rain. The world around me blurs. The road ahead is slick and unpredictable. Lights reflect off the pavement, and I question my own judgement. Even in a light drizzle, my senses go on high alert. My eyes dart from right to left, looking for any movement of somethingContinue reading “Driving in the Rain”
CAROLYN BENNETT FRAISER 