A Turning Point

I feel different today—my declaration of Independence from hate and negativity. My focus is better, and I deliberately read and decide what is worth commenting on. I want to improve my online credibility and interact with other people who are also struggling with physical and mental health issues. Everyone deserves help and respect. I want to help those people if I can, and they can also help me in return. In terms of respect, that should never be a problem, but for so many, it remains one.

I checked my post backlog and deleted those that reflected my previous, angry, argumentative personality. I cringe when I read some of those posts now and wish I'd taken this path sooner. However, I won't delete any of those old posts because they're part of my personal journey that brought me to this point.

I am amazed at the change I experienced. My blood pressure is back to normal, and I'm sleeping better at night because I'm not waiting for the next item to outrage me. I am more alert and alive than I've been in years. Writing has become easier, though not everything I write will appear on Substack. I want to begin separating my Ghost and Substack writing columns. I love Substack, but I also love Ghost because the things that I write are my personal property. I felt the same way when I left Medium. At least Substack hasn't tried adding outrageous fees to everything.

I know that I'm a valuable person without trying to be an internet celebrity. I struggle with my physical and mental health. I am always on the road to recovery, and I want to help others on their journeys as well. I know that there are others out there who can also help me. We are all on this journey together, and we are all better for helping each other. Anger leads to isolation, and isolation leads to loneliness; together, we are all better for helping each other.