I published a personal essay about my anxiety and now strangers email me their problems expecting me to have answers I do not have
More people experience this than they realize.
Sharing personal struggles through writing can generate expectations of expertise or healing capacity that exceed the writer's actual resources.
“Where Are You with The writing life?”
Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.