Here's Day two !

 

- What posts have you debated writing because the topic made you feel vulnerable?

My mother being married to an abuser

- How do you feel when you publish a post that is important to you?

I hope for comments of support, words of wisdom

- How long does it take to write a post like that?

Sometimes days

- What is stopping you from publishing a post that makes you vulnerable?

 

My mother not talking to me

A topic that I've avoided writing about on my blog is about my battle with depression. When I post a post that is important to me I would hope for comments of wisdom, thoughts, advice, or just general kind words. It would take me quite a while to write a post like that. The only thing that's stopping me from writing a post like that is... myself. That's just it I'm a little too venerable. I need to open up though. It would be helpful to me and also I'm sure some of my readers could help me. I guess I'm just afraid.

Today's post - Day 2

Damaging my platform as an author and parenting resource, though I know I should post what I want. I have worked hard to build up this base though and do not want to put any kinks in it. 

Here is the link to my day 2 challenge on the post I wish more people had read.  I am from Detroit and I know my city is going through some difficult times right now, but I am a proud Detroiter and I showcase my city in my blog.

I really try to stay away from politics & religion. I believe in both BUT Sunny Bug's mission is really about baking, crafting, inspiration - religion and politics really don't fit...unless I'm praying that a new recipe works out {which happens often} or maybe when a new bill passes for home bakers in my state. Other than that, unless it is relevant - I leave it out.

I recently wrote about a personal passion of mine: Ending Childhood Hunger. It really meant a lot to me and honestly,  it did take a lot of time for me to process my thoughts and write about. I might also mention that for my entire professional life - I've worked in the nonprofit field. Homelessness, domestic violence, at-risk children, childhood obesity, inner-city education, and childhood hunger...so my reasoning for being passionate about this topic is just who I am. I really hoped that it would have received more feedback...but I understand.

Writing it did make me feel empowered but I was still a bit hesitant about posting.

Liz @ Sunny Bug

The most difficult thing for me to write about is something that doesn't inspire me.  It is like moving a 500 lb. rock up a steep hill, it takes every ounce of my energy.  Thus far my most difficult post was my last post.  I have a heart for volunteers and their worth is invaluable, but it was not the time within my heart to discuss the topic.  The post took an unexpected turn, and I felt I had to follow through on what I started.  It took me 4 days to complete this post because it had to go from my head to my heart and that took time.  I'm happy with the finished product and I've had good feedback on the post.  I'm happy that people were able to identify with the content and inspired to use their suffering to find purpose in life.

Politics and religion are very big on my list of things I don't like to write about, because I don't want to offend anyone, or lose readers.

I also have a hard time wanting to write about my issues with depression.

My blog is in it's early days, but its the same way on facebook, my family blog, and my opendiary, which are not linked to One Brownie.

I think I shy away from anything that might offend anyone. 

Like this one time, at work, I am an insurance agent, and she comes in to pay for her policy, and she was blond, and we all know the typical dumb blond jokes and such, but she really was the epitome of a dumb blond, I was almost offended by her stupidity, and then she pulled out her check book and guess who was on it....BARBIE!!  I had an A-HA Moment and it explained it all!  I had a really funny post written in my head, but didn't post it because I didn't want to offend anyone who might just absolutely love Barbie.

My day 2 post isn't as funny, but it did help to define who I am.

Another thing I don't often post about is my abusive ex and what I went through with him, I know it hurts the hubs to read it and hear how I was treated, and I want my blog to be fun and happy, and that is why I don't often post about the cancer I am going through and about the fear. I hope that someday my boys will read my blog and find it funny, not full of horrible depression.

So I limit myself to these tear jerking posts!

I always have a hard time trying to decide if I should or shouldn't write about family [in-law] issues. Sometimes I get so steamed up, and feel like I need to, but I don't want to start drama if they found my blog. I usually just type it out, I just don't post it. It still makes me feel better, I'm just not airing my issues for the world to see.

Just a reminder, I'm using my new blog for this contest and Back2Blogging. 

Please excuse my dust, I'm just building the blog site:

Chaplain Donna's Process to Empowered Peace

My answer to day two is in my post and above discussion comment, here on Blog Frog.