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I’ve wanted to participate in this group for the longest time, but I was too insecure to do so. I always feared that I’d somehow drop the ball and not live up to the expectations of the group, even though they don’t expect much. I think deep down I was just afraid of being a small shrimp in a continually growing sea of tight-knit colorful fish. I felt like all the wonderful authors already participating in this powerful support group and community wouldn’t have time to get to know me or allow me to get to know them.
I’ve been sitting on the sidelines for a while now just watching and admiring…Now I’m stepping out on faith. I want to be a part of this community. I want to be able to help and support those who need it and to also receive help and support in return, but mostly I just want to be a part of something I’ve admired for so long. Just to be a part, not outshining anyone or standing out in a crowd- just to be a part, is sometimes all you need. It’s more than enough to keep you going and I want to be a part of this.
I hope I’m able to make many new friends and that I’m able to contribute something of value into their lives.
Be sure to stop by and visit this month’s co-hosts: CD Coffelt, Tina Downey, Isis Rushdan,and Michelle Wallace.
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19 replies on “#IWSG November 2013: Overcoming Insecurities”
Glad you decided to become a part of IWSG! Welcome, we’re all here to support each other.
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Thanks for the welcome and thanks for stopping by.
Ah, Toi. You’re worth getting to know. I can tell that by your beautiful smile. Welcome to IWSG!
Thanks for the double compliment and for stopping by. I feeling really good about staking this step. 😀
Welcome, Toi! (Love the ToiBox!). You’re among friends so just jump in. No one understands like a fellow writer!
Thank you for the welcome. I do feel like I’ve made some friends already just by reading the wonder and sincere words these writers have written.
Welcome to IWSG, Toi. Glad you jumped in. This is only my 3rd month and I love all the support. This is a great group.
My name isn’t really dmburton72. LOL WordPress wouldn’t let me change it. 🙁 I’m Diane Burton and I’m an insecure writer.
Nice to meet you Diane. I’m glad I jumped in too, I feel bad that it took me so long. Thanks for stopping by.
We are all so thrilled to have you here. New voices add wisdom to the ‘old’ ones that have been here. Everybody adds something to this group.
Thank you for the welcome and for stopping by. I am noticing quite a variety in the bloggers participating. I’m sure to learn a lot.
Welcome to the IWSG!!! This is such a supportive community, you won’t regret it 🙂
Thank you for the welcome and for stopping by.
Welcome! You’ll find so much support and encouragement you’ll wonder why you hadn’t joined sooner:)
Thanks for the welcome…I do wish I had done it sooner, but I’m looking forward now.
Welcome to the group! You’ll find a lot of support here.
Thank you for the welcome and for stopping by.
Welcome to the IWSG! Glad you took the plunge, Toi. Most supportive group of writers on the Internet.
Thanks Alex. I’m glad to be a part of it.