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I have been surprised that I have enjoyed participating in the writing challenge. This is definitely a new me.

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I am going to try the writers challenge I feel my confidence is good enough I am inspired by all of you and Graham very much

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Although I’m not very good with words, I’ve felt deeply encouraged and inspired by you, Graham. I’ve written a few poems, and I’m proud of myself! Thank you for encouraging us to do things we never thought we could!

As for the scammers, I’ve already reported and blocked several accounts, and they’ve been suspended. Whenever new ones appear, I report and block them as well!

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Hi Valdelice, Graham deeply inspires and encourages me too but I'm not ready for him or anyone to see my writing yet! I had a scammer who was actually texting me, but I realized pretty early he was not Graham. I asked him about himself and he said "I'd rather talk about you" and then he tried to get me to create an account on a 'more private' website!

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Hi Jill, don't be afraid to share your poem here on the platform! I'm sure you have something incredible to share with us, don't think you're not ready for it! I'm not as good at words as I'd like; but here on the platform I have Graham and other great writers who inspire me to improve my writing, that's what I'm trusting. About scammers, this morning one came to talk to me! I didn't accept the conversation and reported it immediately! They don't give up, they are always there trying to deceive people! So always be aware of this! A big hug!

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When I write I just put it out there, if someone likes it I appreciate it, I write for myself just to express myself and my emotions it feels good, I love to write in another worldly experience where I am someone else … I don’t always follow the rules if there are rules 😂😂 for writing

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I never thought I would get to write and share poems. Your guidance and motivation have inspired me so much. I am happy to read all the beautiful poems. The THC community is very creative.

Have a great trip!

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Ok. I have personally had it with scammers and I have lost thousands of dollars. First, thank you Graham for moving over to this platform because I reported one scammer of yours and it was handled IMMEDIATELY! I barely log in to Facebook and Instagram because the scammers were absolutely horrible there. It has definitely decreased in the last few weeks and I am happy about that definitely. As a person that has always enjoyed writing, I feel right at home here. There are benefits for me in regards to both Meta accounts, but I am mainly here since I enjoy Substack so much. Looking at the glass half full, I enjoy the people on Substack, definitely the creativity, and above all I feel safer here online.

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Thank you! 🙌🏻

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I haven't joined the writers challenge yet. I really want to but still don't have the confidence.

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Try it. It is a supportive and safe place to express yourself.

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When I sat down to do my first journal entry it was like a breath of fresh air because I was writing for myself and not anyone else. I wasn’t writing a story or book to entertain, it wasn’t an IEP for a child’s needs, and it wasn’t a lesson plan for education. It was what made me fall in love with writing back in 8th grade.

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Can we write it as a story. This is how it’s turning it.

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Behind in time. Behind in manner. Things have changed so quickly I cannot fathom.

As I become invisible while Santa Anna winds blow around my phyche, am I just a pile of dust in the end?

Nothing chiseled in stone that even time can keep. The only importance in this life is love.

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I need to post week 1 and work on week 2.

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Thank you 🙏🏻

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Dear Graham thank you very much. God bless you .

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Graham your wisdom, life tips and positivity touch the lives of many. Thank you.

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Thank you Graham, you are so inspiring & uplifting. Thank you for sharing your positivity & belief in all of us of what we can do, your encouragement is powerful!

Have a good time in Mexico.

Cheers from Sydney!

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