I cannot tell you how many times I have fallen into a heap from rejections (recently I've had more than a few). Sometimes it takes so much courage to remain authentic through it.

Damn poets/writers , always feeling so much.

I feel your authenticity and I have genuinely enjoyed reading your work. Not blowing smoke, just interested in what you have to say and how you say it.

Most people who know me (outside of Medium land) have only recently discovered I sometimes call myself a writer.

One vulnerable writer/creative to another? keep at it! I'm listening :)