tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7156535934178525341.post3616880755878257770..comments2023-04-27T04:16:19.336-04:00Comments on The Hot Pink Typewriter: Writing through the pain: What happens when real life overshadows the happily ever after? -- by Tina VaughnNatalie Charleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03942601245897759078noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7156535934178525341.post-25149112477755030682013-11-18T14:24:44.225-05:002013-11-18T14:24:44.225-05:00Hey lovely Tina, sending you so much love, strengt...Hey lovely Tina, sending you so much love, strength and support from all of us over at The Minxes. We're all thinking of you and holding your hand across cyber-space. xxx<br />Kathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17241471777598194240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7156535934178525341.post-78455813523888678632013-11-15T18:04:38.867-05:002013-11-15T18:04:38.867-05:00My sincere condolences for you and your family'...My sincere condolences for you and your family's loss. It's really great to see you out and about again, and I love your list. You are so very brave. Hang tight with those that love you. **hugs**Sutton Foxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12945431786788856207noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7156535934178525341.post-65463720990290616462013-11-15T10:24:58.236-05:002013-11-15T10:24:58.236-05:00I'm sending you a big hug and a squeeze, Tina....I'm sending you a big hug and a squeeze, Tina. I’m so sorry for your loss. I've been there, so my heart goes out to you. Continuing to write is hard - especially when it's raw emotion that you're putting on the page. Yet that’s how the most powerful stories are created and true connections between readers and characters are formed. You have some great advice here – I’m just glad you took it. But whenever you can’t see the light at the end of the tunnel, be sure to ask those who care about you to help you find the switch. Take care. xx lindsayjpryorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04239789812547963379noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7156535934178525341.post-70976775670764849842013-11-15T06:19:27.468-05:002013-11-15T06:19:27.468-05:00Tina, I'm so very sorry to hear of your terrib...Tina, I'm so very sorry to hear of your terrible loss and full of admiration for you coming here to share your thoughts. I think in those dark times we all have, it's best to follow your instincts: write if you want to, let it go if you don't. But having structure, routine and displacement activity can also help. Be kind to yourself at this sad time, Tina. Big hugs. xRachel Lyndhursthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12654991023927933796noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7156535934178525341.post-46135166167347248592013-11-14T17:52:26.283-05:002013-11-14T17:52:26.283-05:00Oh Tina, my deepest condolences for the loss of yo...Oh Tina, my deepest condolences for the loss of your little baby. I love your list and your determination to get back into it. I have written during painful times and find it can be therapeutic and cathartic. Thank you for sharing...lots and lots of hugs. xo.Victoria Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03678423453423417376noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7156535934178525341.post-34683799295157528342013-11-14T16:31:26.140-05:002013-11-14T16:31:26.140-05:00"Just don't give up, keep trying, and you..."Just don't give up, keep trying, and you'll come through in the end." Perfectly stated, Nina. Thanks so much!Tinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06044068046211343190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7156535934178525341.post-74295199229903736382013-11-14T16:23:59.625-05:002013-11-14T16:23:59.625-05:00Thanks so much, Olivia. Thanks so much, Olivia. Tinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06044068046211343190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7156535934178525341.post-12013656239164435792013-11-14T08:41:10.127-05:002013-11-14T08:41:10.127-05:00Thank you for sharing this, Tina. And yeah, it'...Thank you for sharing this, Tina. And yeah, it's really hard to write when life around us seems so dark. Even bad vibes between me and my husband can throw a monkey wrench into the flow. I like the idea of finding a scene that matches the emotions. We live or we fight living... follow your heart. Sometimes living means embracing a little dark side and then purging it later.<br /><br />Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00256853329068994102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7156535934178525341.post-32148414032269012922013-11-14T08:20:09.462-05:002013-11-14T08:20:09.462-05:00Tina, my heart is breaking for you. My deepest con...Tina, my heart is breaking for you. My deepest condolences on the loss of your precious baby. I have written at my darkest times, too. It was deeply painful, but it helped me to arrive at some kind of understanding. I hope you are surrounding yourself with love.Natalie Charleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03942601245897759078noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7156535934178525341.post-25464980555985237372013-11-14T07:49:10.364-05:002013-11-14T07:49:10.364-05:00Oh, Tina, my heart goes out to you and your family...Oh, Tina, my heart goes out to you and your family. I thinks it's great you're able to get back to writing and are willing to help others.Jennifer Shirkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16970585847385511795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7156535934178525341.post-83823461521097349942013-11-14T02:56:57.884-05:002013-11-14T02:56:57.884-05:00Hugs Tina, but glad that you're writing again ...Hugs Tina, but glad that you're writing again and hope you're finding some relief and enjoyment in the process. I love your list and really I think it comes down to whatever works for the individual - just don't give up, keep trying, and you'll come through in the end.Nina Crofthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11401426504034810184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7156535934178525341.post-75209110648546186272013-11-13T18:45:46.994-05:002013-11-13T18:45:46.994-05:00I am so deeply sorry for your loss, Tina. I'm ...I am so deeply sorry for your loss, Tina. I'm thinking of you and your family.... <br />To answer your question, sometimes I find comfort in writing about the things I am hurting most over, but other times, I relish in the ability to escape them in some imaginary world. I hope you're finding some comfort. Hugs. :(Olivia Mileshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07440900565624321487noreply@blogger.com