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I used to blog. I made a few things in public. Started a few conversations. Enjoyed it, really enjoyed the writing aspect, enjoyed riding the dopamine wave of s
by oliwarner 5y ago
I used to blog. I made a few things in public. Started a few conversations. Enjoyed it, really enjoyed the writing aspect, enjoyed riding the dopamine wave of social integration as others interacted with what I wrote.
Then three things happened: paying work ate all my time, we started a family which put everything else on the back burner, and I started woodworking for a hobby. I stopped blogging.
You say you feel free. I feel small, like I've lost my voice, my relevance and input on my market. I'm not happy about it.
I have two beautiful daughters who appear to be much smarter than I was, so I feel far from worthless, but I've definitely lost something from not blogging. I look forward to the day where I have enough conviction in myself to say something. For now, I do my best in comments.
- oliwarner 5y agoWith some reflection, it's probably not the lack-of-blogging's "fault" that I feel like I lost my voice, and more likely parenting. Going from knowing how everything in my world worked, to Googling every strange noise, getting third opinions on what's best, how to raise these squishy meatbags. If you're already a worrier, it can really suck the confidence from you. Still, I do consider a return to blogging an important target. I enjoyed it.