Parent blogging. It’s a big world. There’s thousands upon thousands of mums and dads out there striving to write quality content, following and engaging with as many people as possible on social media. Every blogger wants to be noticed and have their content read. It’s quite like getting into the job market. One may think that the parent blogging community is
an ideal breeding ground for one-upmanship, jealousy and nastiness.
I haven’t experienced any negative behaviour from my fellow bloggers. Maybe there is nastiness occurring somewhere, but I’m very lucky to be around some fabulous people (love you, Tribal Chat!). Yes, there’s an element of competitiveness in the blogging world, but then I find a little competition healthy. It keeps me on my toes, gives me a kick up the backside to continue improving my writing.
Why am I a blogging success? It’s not because of my visitor count (dismal!), it’s not because of my Klout score (it’s bloody terrible), it’s not because I bribed 1k plus people to follow me on Twitter with the promise of cookies (okay, I didn’t really!).
I’m a blogging success because I have blogged for almost a year without giving up. I have suffered from depression and anxiety. I still get anxious, but the depressive episodes are few and far between nowadays. Due to my mental health issues, my previous blogging attempts were flops. I shut down and reopened numerous blogs because I had such little self-confidence, yet desperately wanted to write. I really believed nobody was reading, that nobody liked my writing. This time I am lucky enough to be part of a couple of supportive blogging communities, where I receive much-needed pep talks and advice concerning writing, social media, parenting, etc.
I’m an expat and feel isolated at times, but having these people to talk to helps so much and encourages me to continue on
. I know there are others out there like me with similar highs, lows, struggles and accomplishments. I don’t feel so lonely living in a foreign country made me seem.
I’m also a blogging success because people like my writing. If I sucked as much as I originally thought, I wouldn’t have been invited to blog on The Huffington Post, or become a featured blogger in some linkys I joined. I wouldn’t have people messaging me, telling me they enjoy what I write. I’m thankful for the compliments I receive. They really do help.
Writing is therapeutic, It helps me on a personal level. I have a healthy outlet to express my thoughts and feelings. I have a voice that I didn’t have before. I believe that’s another blogging success of mine.
Sarah writes over at Mum & Mor
or you can follow her on Twitter & Facebook!
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17 Comments
Thrilled to have been featured. What a lovely blogging series idea, Katie. Thanks for having me!
Lovely to find out more about you, Sarah. Writing is therapeutic! I feel the same. Getting positive feedback is awesome too, isn’t it?
I’m so glad blogging has helped you, Sarah – it’s great to have the support of such a wonderful community. Rest assured that people like me look forward to your posts so you should keep on writing! #ablogginggoodtime
Hi Sarah, I totally agree with the writing being therapeutic. I sort of don’t know how I coped before I started writing. I think there would be a big whole in my life without it now. Congratulations on your success. #ablogginggoodtime
Hi Sarah, thanks for sharing this. It is helpful for new bloggers like me to read about the experiences of others. I too have found the community to be supportive and encouraging! #ablogginggoodtime
These are all lovely measures of success. Congratulations! Writing is a wonderful thing and it’s so lovely to read your positive and therapeutic experience of it. I love that you’ve found communities to help give you the confidence to continue. #ablogginggoodtime
Such a lovely post and its so true our own success shouldn’t be measured by other peoples, you should celebrate its a fantastic blog and I’m so pleased its helped you and your stuck at it! high fives x #ablogginggoodtime
Well done Sarah! I love your new banner. You are quite right about being a success because you are still blogging since so many people start and then leave within a few months because it is tough. Your writing is fantastic – keep up the great work! #ablogginggoodtime
The hardest part is to just keep going and you’ve mastered it! Great job blogging and I love this post!
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I love this series I really do. I can discover new bloggers and know them better. I was happy to read it because I live in foreign county as well:)
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I could have written this myself! Well done you #ablogginggoodtime
Sarah (and Katie!) this is so nice to find out more about your motivations for blogging and also the fact that it hasn’t always come easy to you (which I assumed it had as the blog looks so pro). You certainly are a success lovely lady. #ablogginggoodtime x
Great idea for a blogging series, allowing people to recognise their own successes. Nice to hear Sarah’s experiences. I’m on a similar journey to Sarah, suffering from some mental health issues too so it’s great to hear about her successes! #ablogginggoodtime
I love reading these posts and hearing how people define success. #ablogginggoodtime
What a great definition of success. The community of bloggers I’ve come across in my first 3 months has been amazing and having this creative outlet has definitely helped me too x
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That’s lovely. So nice to read a bit more about you. I love the way you ended it about having a voice you didn’t have before. It’s true isn’t it blogingbgives you a voice. Congrats on nearly making the year mark you’ve done fab #ablogginggoodtime xx
So lovely to read more about Sarah – hiya Sarah! I agree that writing in therapeutic. I love it, but you’re right there are definitely some low points too with the pressure of stats and followers etc. The best bit is the community as you say, and Tribal Chat night! #ablogginggoodtime x