Why I decided to write about one of the worst things that ever happened to me

I came across an article recently asking for personal essays that involved any stage of romance, and since I am not doing so well financially, I decided to write an essay. I sat for awhile, just staring at a black screen. Anyone who's written anything in their life can relate to that, and also how annoyed they get writing the first sentence and deleting it over and over. I usually write fiction since my life isn't that interesting. Finally I thought of something, but I wasn't sure that I wanted to go there. I wasn't sure if I was healed enough to write that particular article. Would anyone even want to read what I had to say, or would they think that I was just trying to shame my ex? I thought about some of my favorite authors and started to write the article. In the past I had cried whenever I thought about the event, but this time I didn't. This time I flew through writing the article, even finding things to add when I was finished. When I was completely done I sat there, staring at my computer and thinking about what I had written. Should I submit it under a pen name?After some debating I decided to submit it under my name. While I hated what he had done to me, I knew that he had only made me stronger. I'm not sure if the magazine will publish me or reject me, but I really hope that it publishes me. If it doesn't I plan to revise the article and try again.

What it's like being a writer with ADHD.

I wasn’t planning to share this, but I know there are others who share my struggle. When I was in first grade, I was diagnosed with ADHD, which means I have trouble paying attention and keeping still. It affected my schoolwork so much that I had to be put on medicine. The medicine made me pay attention, which helped me get better grades, but I hated taking it. Now that I’m an adult, I don’t take it. I’m in college so it makes things more difficult for me, but I can usually force myself to pay attention. When I’m at home, it’s a different story. Sometimes I can write for a long time, usually when I’m writing something new. Other times, mostly when I’m editing, I can write for a little while and then I have to take a break. I don’t like it because I think it hurts my writing. It could be better, if only I could sit still and finish what I’m doing. I try not to look online, but even people without ADHD have trouble avoiding the internet when they’re supposed to be working. I feel like having ADHD makes my projects take longer to complete. I need to set deadlines for myself and hold myself accountable for them.





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