Re: taking a bigger step ...

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YOU GO< GIRL!

> Well, I just submitted my first article to The Associated Content on a

> subject that I am passionate about. I won't know for up to two weeks whether

> it's accepted or not, but for me what is important is that I wrote an

> article and submitted it to a site that pays for articles and accepts

> freelance work on all subjects.

>

> I haven't written anything substantial for a major publication in seven

> years. I went through a period in the 1990s when I wrote frequently and

> published several commentaries on a variety of subjects for the Philadelphia

> Inquirer. Lately all I've been able to manage is an occasional Letter to the

> Editor of my local weekly.

>

> I've been wanting to write the way I used to, and I've been told by many

> people for years that I should write about my experiences and all the

> resources that I've gathered, since I do help a lot of people with

> information and resources all the time ... I have been unable to do this,

> out of fear and many excuses.

>

> So even if it's not accepted .... what matters most to me is that I DID

> IT.

>

> If they do accept my submission, then it's incentive for me to write about

> all the subjects related to children with neurological and learning

> disabilities, special ed, dealing with government agencies, becoming a

> better advocate, etc. I've been through hell this past year in learning the

> ropes, and I want to share what I've learned with other parents who also are

> learning how to advocate for their kids.

>

> I'm mentioning this here because I'm hoping my work today will add to my

> overall goals of less focus on food and weight, and more focus on my real

> passions.

>

> Kim

>

> Secretary, Holy Terrors S.T.A.R.S.

> http://www.freewebs.com/holyterrorstars

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