Just Need to Turn That Key

I’m struggling to get started.

Podcast. Movie reviews. Short story contests. A Substack newsletter. A published novel.

There are so many things I want to create in the public space. I can see them right there, but then overwhelm and anxiety take over. Shame smothers me as another day feels failed.

I need to rebuild my freelance work.
I need to find a new therapist.
I need to explore several options for my kids.
I need to manage the day-to-day household tasks.

And together, it all feels like too much. I freeze. I stall. I'm paralyzed.

On top of that, I have upcoming shows, doctor appointments, and minor surgeries constantly circling my thoughts. Most days, it feels like more than I can handle.

But I will.
And I do.

Just one step at a time.

I need to turn the key to get things moving, but I also need to remember that the engine doesn’t have to stay running. I can turn it on for a short trip, then let the motor rest. Road trips need stops, too.

Thank you for being patient. I have a few things to work through this week, but the site will slowly begin filling with pop culture essays, movie reviews, and links to my other work like the podcast and newsletter.

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