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mark's avatar

This is the more bare i have ever shown my soul. this isnt fiction, its my life.

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Traci Edwards's avatar

Mark you are so incredibly brave for writing this and telling us all about this journey through your life. You do not need to be an accredited writer to be real, raw and honest. Your story is heartbreaking and inspirational at the same time. You give me people hope. Beautifully written and I want to post this on my actual blog and tag your substack handle in it. More people need to hear this. Thank you

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mark's avatar

i am so thankful for those kind words and support

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Traci Edwards's avatar

Are you kidding me!!!?! This brought tears to my eyes and I am sending you a giant virtual hug!

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mark's avatar

now your making me tear up...It is so crazy to me that my story can inspire so much. I've wanted to write for years but now that Im waiting on disability (from getting stabbed in the lower back) i have all the time in the world to express myself. Im just honored people are reading it. i got my first paid sub today and it brings me so much validation. thank you for the support and sharing my content. i know i probably wont get rich as a writer but here's to hoping to keep the lights on until my disability kicks in

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Traci Edwards's avatar

WELL DONE on the paid subscriber!!! You are already a little richer b/c of the amazing person! Keep writing.

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WayofWords's avatar

Firstly thank you for sharing your story it shows courage and strength. Please keep on with the healing and never lose sight of yourself through the pain and torment.

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Tim Goldring's avatar

Hi Mark, your story is profound. I am working on a project called “Quiet Hero’s” it’s in my Substack with a Q and A. Have a read and let me know if you’re interested in the project.

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mark's avatar

Found it. I’m definitely interested. What do I need to do to apply?

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mark's avatar

It just says coming soon, am I missing it?

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Tim Goldring's avatar

It’s early doors for this project. The initiative for this comes from my own experiences (quite different to yours) of 5 years incarceration in Singapore’s Changi prison maximum security complex. I was released on 2020 and since then have written a few books. You’ll find my e mail at www.timothygoldring.com Drop me a note and I’ll send you a story board framework to look at.

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Becoming Boudica's avatar

What a raw and honest story. Thank you for sharing. I hope your voice reaches other in their time of need.

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mark's avatar

thank you. i just my started writing journey and that means the world to me. please feel free to read more of my posts

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Becoming Boudica's avatar

I will! I have been writing for awhile but just got the courage to put my first piece up here last week. I find writing to be very therapeutic.

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