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A Vittoria's avatar

I get this too. My debut was inspired by my life plus my research in DV. The stuff I write I've faced to some degree, but it's hard to separate the fiction from fact sometimes, it's probably why I've struggled with other projects.

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Janet McDonald's avatar

The silent, sacred and untouched is resistance. Good. Go with your gut and do not go gentle into that resistance, but hold it firm and leave that which is yours unwritten. Being present with and for and by your authentic self is resistance to a consummation that might suck the life right out of you. Perhaps you might ruminate further on your newfound resistance, how outrageously brilliant!

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Colleen Logie's avatar

Firstly, love and hugs xx I've had a 'dark night of the soul' for much of the last few years, and have shared zilch. I feel this need for privacy is valid and correct, but also, while you're going through the eye of the storm is not when you will be able to write about the big picture. That comes later, after the therapy, the journalling, the experience. When you can view it through the lens of the writer, and not the hero in the middle of his quest. I've done half a Masters of Creative Writing while being a homeless, middle-aged disabled single woman the last little while: and no idiot would EVER put all those tropes in one story :P I love that you share, David, but I also love that you keep yourself safe, your inner self. You need and deserve to hold that sacred, and choose what you share. Stay gold xx

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David Burton's avatar

Thanks so much Colleen - all the best to you.

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KJ Chamarette's avatar

There's so much I can't write and while I don't know why you can't, you don't always need an audience so if you aren't journalling (I used to as a kid but found and destroyed my old diaries many years ago and have never diarised since) you could just write this one for yourself, if you haven't already. I wish I could help you - as you have graciously done so for me - so know I'm hoping for the best for you. Do take care.

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Daniel Mulvihill's avatar

Beautifully captured, Dave. Thank you.

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Alexandra McCallum's avatar

This.

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