http://danlhays.wordpress.com/2011/02/01/the-fear-and-the-light/ Overcoming the Effects of Growing up in an Alcoholic Family Fri, 12 Apr 2013 18:30:04 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ http://danlhays.wordpress.com/2011/02/01/the-fear-and-the-light/#comment-631 Tue, 08 Feb 2011 06:04:22 +0000 http://danlhays.wordpress.com/?p=906#comment-631 Very true, K M! Taking a book to publication is like a public declaration of ourselves, and can be pretty scary. Thanks for honoring my forward movement in the face of obstacles!

]]> http://danlhays.wordpress.com/2011/02/01/the-fear-and-the-light/#comment-630 Mon, 07 Feb 2011 17:27:39 +0000 http://danlhays.wordpress.com/?p=906#comment-630 Writing and publishing can be frightening experiences for anyone. They force us to step outside our comfort zones, to really take an honest look at ourselves, and to put our real selves out where others can see – and sometimes judge – us. It’s encouraging to hear about others moving forward and claiming their dreams, despite the difficulties in the past.

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