So Much More...

If you've read any of my blog or met me in person, you know I am part of a writing circle. We call ourselves that. A writing circle. We write and we talk about writing. Once a year we hold a writing retreat and this year all but one of us attended the Sanibel Island Writers Conference together. We have a shared blog, and we have individual blogs. We write.

But we are so. much. more.

Our writing circle is as much a circle of trust and friendship as it is a writing circle, and that's probably what makes it such a strong writing circle too. Instead of attention-seeking cryptic posts on Facebook to express frustration, anger, disapproval, fear, or embarrassment, we spill our guts to each other, often in writing.

We dine. We talk. We Write. We trust.

I am so blessed to have these women in my life. Often they are the only ones I can share these emotions with when they are fresh and real. A strong and loving marriage and a supportive and loving family are wonderful. But sometimes the ones you really need in the moment are your sisters. This week I've been holding some stuff in. There are some things that I can't speak of publicly for good reason. All in time, but in the meantime I have my writing circle of trust and friendship. How do you like that name for these superwomen? I love it.

We are blessed.

Not all pictured here but the closest I could get.