So timely, Heidi! At this point, I definitely feel like a “real” writer, but struggle with being “good” enough. I have felt many of the same things “if I’m published at x,y,z then I will feel good enough.” “If I’m accepted on this writing team, then I have worth.” Etc. etc. and I’ve had many of the things checked off, but still struggle. I want to write a book, but I know even if I have a book published, that it won’t magically make me feel like I’m good enough. If that makes sense.
Totally! And I can definitely relate. I think it’s probably a different version of the same voice. I wonder if you were introducing a friend to someone in that way, would you have any doubt about describing her as a writer? Sometimes I think it helps to trust that people can see things in us that we can’t. I KNOW you’re a writer. And I bet most people have zero doubt about that. Maybe this is a time to trust their wisdom until it feels more natural to you?
So timely, Heidi! At this point, I definitely feel like a “real” writer, but struggle with being “good” enough. I have felt many of the same things “if I’m published at x,y,z then I will feel good enough.” “If I’m accepted on this writing team, then I have worth.” Etc. etc. and I’ve had many of the things checked off, but still struggle. I want to write a book, but I know even if I have a book published, that it won’t magically make me feel like I’m good enough. If that makes sense.
Totally! And I can definitely relate. I think it’s probably a different version of the same voice. I wonder if you were introducing a friend to someone in that way, would you have any doubt about describing her as a writer? Sometimes I think it helps to trust that people can see things in us that we can’t. I KNOW you’re a writer. And I bet most people have zero doubt about that. Maybe this is a time to trust their wisdom until it feels more natural to you?