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Monty's avatar

I'd wanna level with you- some dreams are hard to pursue, especially if you made your life outside of that field. That's how it feels, like there's a wall between me and other authors. They went to college. They got their degrees. What about the workers that had to make ends meet, who couldn't afford college, who couldn't put all their eggs in one basket? Honestly, I'm not sure what to do at this point. But yes, this article very much resonated with me. Thanks.

Federico's avatar

A degree can open certain doors, yes. But writing also asks for attention, honesty, endurance, and a life deeply felt.

Workers have stories. People who had to make ends meet have stories. Sometimes the less direct path gives a voice its own authority.

Maybe the question is not how to become like those who had the straight road, but how to let your road become part of your voice.

The Weather Between Things's avatar

Well timed given that’s exactly the counterpoint I’m in now, and how I came to be on Substack. Beautifully written. Thank you

Jerrilyn Onwe🌸's avatar

True and beautiful writings. Great work

Federico's avatar

Much appreciated Jerrilyn! Then please consider subscribing for more of this content!

Cora H.'s avatar

The distinction between acceptance and resignation is an interesting one. I think a lot of people mistake the two.

The beauty of doing nothing's avatar

Ciao Federico.

I like everything from the name of your page to this beautiful piece. "The body appears in necessary places" Thank you.

Federico's avatar

Welcome! Then please consider subscribing!

Zoe Alani Shanti's avatar

“But the soul knows when it has been absent from its own agreements.” This is powerful and I find it to be so true. This resonates. Thought provoking article which is well written.

𝒫𝒶𝒾𝑔𝑒 𝑅𝒾𝒸𝒽𝒶𝓇𝒹𝓈's avatar

You did a good job of explaining these concepts and making something so universal make more sense. Thank you!

Robert A  Decker's avatar

I see myself in so much of this story. Given up on a lot of things because I didnt want to, now im not able to.

Thank you for sharing..