Chasing Days
Page 27
This is a great relief, even in retrospect.
The big question, "'What am I supposed to be doing with my 'one wild and precious life!'", while extremely valuable, creates pressure, which is about as pleasant as reaching the end of a book and the last page is missing.
Feeling stress on top of being lost and confused sucks—all of which I became intimately familiar with when I was in my teens and twenties; sometimes, even still.
This quote also directs me toward my purpose because it found me— to be of service: to be a great mother, wife, daughter, friend, student, writer/author, human being...unicorn. And I thank my children, husband, family, friends, editors, and fellow magic-makers for giving me this opportunity.
Our purpose, in the form of our creative energy, already resides in each one of us, whether we realize it or not. We just have to find our compass—or let it find us, maybe both?—and see which way we're oriented.
So, I thank you, reader, for finding me, for calling on me to express my purpose, to tell stories with heart. These truths, however fictional, connect us so we don't feel quite so alone amidst the stress and pressure of growing up. I love you all, to the moon and back.
Author's Note
Not everyone has such a clear and positive experience with their sexuality, but it is my hope readers who find themselves relating to Willa's story can feel the love and support radiating off these pages. If you or a friend need an ear to listen, guidance, or are concerned about their safety or wellbeing, consider consulting the resources below:
It Gets Better Project: http://www.itgetsbetter.org/
GSA Network: http://gsanetwork.org/
Resources for LGBT youth, their friends, families, and more: https://www.cdc.gov/lgbthealth/youth-resources.htm
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255, www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org
About the Author
Deirdre Riordan Hall is the author of young adult fiction, including the Amazon bestsellers Sugar and Pearl along with the new adult Follow your Bliss series. When she's not writing, she's probably surfing or in pursuit of magic. She also has a healthy case of wanderlust, loves chips and salsa, and dreams about learning to speak at least three languages.
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