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First review on My Memoir!

I received my first review today for my novella, Reclaiming the Light. I never expected to get a 5 star review, much less the words that followed. I have no idea who left the review, but to whoever it was, thank you. I truly can not express how thankful I am for them. For a writer, and someone who is rarely unable to keep her mouth shut, I am rendered almost speechless.

I have always had a hard time accepting praise. I'm sure it goes back to childhood, and rarely being told that something I did was good, or that I did a good job. When I do receive praise, I usually beg off, or I find something wrong with a job well done. This is something I am still working hard to get over.

It is difficult to teach your own children to love themselves, to accept praise, and to be different people than you are yourself, when you are still struggling with it on your own. But I try, and I guess that's all I can do.

Thankful, that is the word I am trying to bring with me into 2018.

Review for Reclaiming the Light

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