Comments on: Writing Workshop: Can you see me?

By: When I was younger this was a shampoo bottle! | Livi's Little Bubble

When I was younger this was a shampoo bottle! | Livi's Little Bubble — Sat, 17 Apr 2010 20:34:08 +0000

[...] Josie at Sleep is for the Weak for the Writing Workshop [...]

By: 1husband,2kids

1husband,2kids — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 01:25:33 +0000

This is beautifully written, no one will fail to hear this, or be touched by it

By: Josie

Josie — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 21:30:44 +0000

Oh my goodness that is SO weird. You are the second person to have recommended that book to me today! And the first person is posting it out for me to read Great minds! Looks perfect for me, thank you for the recommendation! x

By: turtleturtleturtle

turtleturtleturtle — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 21:19:33 +0000

Have you read "What Mothers do especially when it looks like nothing" by Naomi Stadlen? It helped me realise how much I was actually doing, however imperfectly. And that I WAS making a difference. I highly recommend it to every mother.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001G8WL1G/ref...

By: When I was younger this was a shampoo bottle! « Livi's little bubble

When I was younger this was a shampoo bottle! « Livi's little bubble — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 19:27:23 +0000

[...] Josie at Sleep is for the Weak for the Writing Workshop [...]

By: vwallop

vwallop — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 23:18:12 +0000

I've been thinking about your reply to my comment. It made me think of a post A Modern Mother wrote recently about publicity. She was answering all those critics who say that what other people think doesn't matter. Her point was that if you write something you're proud of, it's natural to want other people to like it. For some people, her included, the whole point of a blog is interaction and sharing, so to say you don't mind if anyone visits or comments is rubbish. I think it's all perfectly normal to seek approval to a certain extent. If you write something beautiful, but don't share it, does it really exist other than in your head? I know I write to try and provoke a reaction in other people. I enjoy the actual process of spilling out the words in my head, but I also enjoy the conversation that follows. I showed my middle of the night guest post to my OH before I sent it. His comment was 'I'm sure it's good, but it's not my kind of thing'. I felt so frustrated, because he didn't 'get' what I was trying to say (he's an excellent father & husband but he's never really 'got' the sleep thing). Surely all we want is for other human beings to understand us. How can they do that if we don't communicate? And surely if you have a talent for writing, which you do, then that is one of the finest ways to communicate with others. So in a very roundabout way, I think I am saying that perhaps we shouldn't be so hard on ourselves on this issue. We are just trying to connect with others.

By: nappyvalleyhousewife

nappyvalleyhousewife — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 20:55:43 +0000

Hi, I'm new to blogging and would love to joing your Writing Workshop. What do I need to do? Thank you!

By: Josie

Josie — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 21:21:36 +0000

Aww Tish no, not alone for one second.

Thank you for your beautiful comment x

By: Josie

Josie — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 21:20:40 +0000

Eoforhild that is so kind. Actually I think your comment meant the most to me yesterday. What you wrote really touched me – I'm so glad you feel that way.

Thank you xx

By: Josie

Josie — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 21:19:26 +0000

You weren't late at all! And thank you. Do you really see me as outgoing? That's never a description I would apply to myself! Made me smile!! x