I started writing in the fifth grade because I had to. We would always have these assignments were we would have to write original stories. Of course, at first, I hated it because I didn't understand why I had to write stories by had just for my teacher to read and grade. Then as I start to write my first story I realized how fun it was to put ideas together and make a story someone else would enjoy, including me. After the fist one, I got addicted and I started looking forward to writing a new story every week. After sometime I started to think that I could do it for a living but then doubt set in I started second guessing myself.

So, I stopped writing, never believing I was good enough, thinking that it was all in my head and that I was never really a good writer. I then I tried finding other things I liked. I started trying to find other things I could do in the future but for some reason, I just couldn't get writing out of me. Whenever I thought of a career it would always somehow come back to becoming a writer. Whether it was be a published author or even a journalist, I wanted to write. Then one day my sister showed me one of her friend's articles from this site and told me I should apply because I loved to write. But I let the doubts keep me down, so I didn't apply. I kept writing but I kept it to myself never letting anyone see. But as time went on I didn't just forget about Odyssey. I made a profile and read other people's articles, but just could never do it for my self.

Then one day, I was having a really bad day and I just wanted anyone out there that was feeling how I was to know they weren't alone. So I requested to join a community and when I got accepted, I was so happy. Then I posted my first article and I got so much positive feedback, and i knew I wanted to do this forever. People told me they had felt the some way and that It was such a good article. I had just never felt like this before. Having people all over the world reading something I wrote. Having them read it and feel the emotion I was putting into my work. Have them gain even a little bit from my articles is so satisfying. It makes me feel like I'm making a difference in someone's life and that feeling is why I love writing. Feeling like you've touched just one person's heart and let them know their not alone. It makes me feel like I'm not alone. That's why I keep writing so that I can feel that everyday of my life. So if you have that feeling, keep doing what you love. It's the best decision you will ever make. Trust me.