Becoming vulnerable, visualistic, and not afraid to hold back made my writing much more specific and free. These things allowed me to write out in detail exactly how I felt in each moment to add to the visualistic experience the reader was experiencing as they read my writing. Although writing may still not be my favorite thing to do in the entire world, it nonetheless opened my eyes to the freedom and deep personal reflection that it could provide. I was able to not only come to terms with my experiences, but I was simultaneously able to realize that my experiences did severely affect my upbringing and understanding of myself.

If it had not been for this class, I would most likely not have reconnected with writing and continued being indifferent towards it. Being able to have the sole freedom in writing about my upbringing, my experiences, and my voice made me feel heard and have a safe space to express myself. Writing taught me that I don’t need to follow A, B, and C to be the perfect writer. I just needed to be myself and let my voice guide me through my writing to actively engage any audience through any story I tell.