Why do I Write?

Why do I write? That is something that in many different ways I am asked by my instructors at Full Sail. I write because I feel I have to. I write because it is an escape from the harsh reality of the world. I write because if I don’t, I will bottle up emotions that will eat me away. This is the same reason why I sing, paint, and play video games. I watch TV and movies for the same reason. It is an escape.

Today I watched a video of Charlie Kaufman explaining how to write and sell a screen play. His video wasn't really about this, but it was very awe inspiring. It helped me to understand that I am not a writer. I am me. My situations are specific to me and common to many.

I know I have told this in another post but let me ask you readers something. How many of you have gone through all or one of the same experiences I have gone through?

I will make a list:

1. Child of divorce

2. Military brat

3. In home baby sitter/parental figure at a young age

4. A victim/ survivor of sexual abuse

5. A victim/ survivor of an abusive relationship

6. A teen parent

7. High school graduate

8. Learning disability

9. Long distance relationship

10. Mental illness

This list can go on. However, all of these things on this list I have gone through in a specific way. I still struggle with some things on this list. I am horrible at time management because when my anxiety flares up, I get depressed and start to think I am not enough. This is why write. Not to prove that I am good enough for my readers or to gain popularity. I write so that I don't feel alone and to prove to myself that I am good enough! I write because someone out there has gone through one or all of these items on my list. I write so they know they are not alone either. I write to show that not only do I got this, but so does the person who needs this. Who needs to hear that they are good enough! The ones who need to know that they are not alone in this big terrifying world. I write to help people who can't escape their situations physically at the moment so they can build the courage to someday do so. This is why I write to not only help myself but to help others as well.