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Nov 14, 2025 at 12:18am
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Re: 11/13 - Earn the Badge - Mentor
A mentor for me is a patchwork of individuals who each had something unique to offer, even if they didn’t know I was attending class but interacting very little.

I’m not angling for a merit badge and could go from era to era, describing the profound ways I was impacted in this online community.

Trust is key. I think at this point, with so much turmoil, those people have exited the writing scene here, lastly Elle Author Icon who I had complete faith in, never wanted to fail, but like everyone here, difficult to sidle up to without feeling a thorn.

I am completely naive at times. Have poor recollection. I get a fuzzy feeling at times for some, but it’s not like I can drop by any time. Warped Sanity Author Icon was the last to inspire me, finding a niche and direction to go, and an identity with writing here.

A constant is Kåre เลียม Enga Author Icon, who’s commented in my blogs since 2008. I didn’t know his gender for many years while enjoying our pleasant back and forth. The same could be said of a myriad of people who neither talked down, nor contacted my psyche to see how it was performing.

I have no radar or defenses, but build immunities. I’ve gone from feeling I can not misstep and drop by any forum to just say hello like this (provided an open invitation) to seeking a safe place with Cubby Author Icon and Choconuts Roasting Author Icon with all other fences tempting me to hop anyway and stay relevant. Perspective is required while still growing as writing.

I’ve been a worker purely to grow as writer, feel a part of something, as overachiever life long. I bear my chest, as my high school English teacher responded to an essay. Yes, I’m available, vulnerable but extremely strong, would be loyal to something. Life doesn’t provide many better than immediate family, whom I guard.

The list of people I miss here is long, reread what they’ve left from time to time. I can use archive.org’s wayback machine to see how this website has preserved since 2006, get sentimental memories of all whom paths crossed. The regret: I cannot naturally be for others what they require. Nor would I in some scenarios (this would require another essay).

I’m not necessarily on any menu. Even in high times, doubt I really was. But, all of it serves to guide me. I’m primarily concerned about humanity. Monetizing it sucks. I hope it’s been fair here to share, once idyllic.

I’ve heard your call, opportunity to give, show my face where I’ve loved. That need not be reciprocated with any shine. This…offering…follows my bliss trail. When known appreciated, mere icing.

And I’m forgiving.
Nothing on the back?

Bling the next person and just shake me hand, already.


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