Introduction

06/08/23

Hello readers,

Communication is difficult. Most individuals find it difficult to communicate, especially with others, just because it is so difficult. I lost count of how many times I chose to shut down rather than speak to someone because it was just simpler for me to do so. People would try a wide variety of strategies to help, but nothing was successful since I didn't want to talk. I can't claim that I always want to talk, but I'm starting off by trying and putting in the effort to do better.

Connecting and talking with people is the key to living well, especially whether you're battling an illness, depression, addiction, the death of a loved one, or even plain loneliness. If you identify with any of this, or if this describes something you're going through, I'm glad you're reading this right now and prepared to go on this journey with me.

So now that you're here, I want to share my vision for this platform:

1. I promise to provide a daily affirmation every day. If nothing else, I hope this site will leave you with a sense of encouragement. Please feel free to return daily to find motivation to get you through the day.

2. Every week, I'll write one piece in our lessons and blog section which I'll either introduce a new subject or re-visit from the previous week. It might be a lengthy or brief article; my goal in writing is just to share experiences. Keep in mind that various people have different roles in our life and different ways of satisfying us. We are traveling on this writing journey together because I am still new to this as well.

*Sn: Please feel free to email me with suggestions, subjects, or if you simply want to chat.I can imagine you're wondering, "Paris, why should I come to your site full of strangers and share my story, when I could just talk to someone I know?"

I believe that occasionally our closest friends and family members are also our worst critics. You may feel as though you've done something wrong if they don't seem to be interested in or support your idea or story. In truth, they are seeing their own deficiencies and not because of anything you did. Despite the fact that everyone is free to their own viewpoint or opinion, occasionally you need someone you don't know well to be your support system.

What makes me think this? Well It's difficult to describe why I care, and it's much more difficult to explain why I would make an extra effort for a complete stranger. I think it's all about the experience, the story, and what both sides can learn by conversing with and listening to one another. You never know what relationships you might develop and create simply by running into a complete stranger. I think we all experience the same things, but we all come out of them differently. I can only hope that someone someday finds their own story to share after hearing one of mine.

I also think that we were put here to interact with one another. Our lives have meaning and purpose because of the connections we make.

That is the reason I'm here. In order to establish a safe space where everyone can learn, share, connect, communicate, and perhaps even change the world, I would love for you to join me on this adventure.

*Sn: If you want to talk to each other on a certain subject, I've made a Facebook page (Back To The Drawing Board) and a Discord server (backtothedrawingboard#9191).