Kitt O’Malley

Why Do I Write? Kitt O’Malley

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Why Do I Write? Kitt O’Malley.
First published September 8, 2014 on STIGMAMA.com *

I write for I am more than a mother and a wife. I am a writer. I write for I must. I write to keep my brain from atrophying. I write to capture those speeding thoughts. I write to pull myself out of soul-sucking lethargy. I write to give voice to my experience. I write to fight stigma against those who live with mental illness. I write to acknowledge that my life has meaning. I write for it is a calling, for I have a purpose, a cause, a message to share. I write for validation of my message, that is has been received, that it has made a positive difference in someone’s life. I write because I can.

* http://stigmama.com/2014/09/08/why-do-i-write-kitt-omalley/

Comments

16 responses to “Why Do I Write? Kitt O’Malley”

  1. Kitt O'Malley Avatar
    Kitt O’Malley

    Thank you!

  2. Dani Avatar
    Dani

    So glad you do <3

  3. Kitt O'Malley Avatar
    Kitt O’Malley

    Thank you, Mihrank. Liked your FB page.

  4. Kitt O'Malley Avatar
    Kitt O’Malley

    Thank you, Marie!

  5. mihrank Avatar
    mihrank

    I am unable to find words. Kitt, your post touched me and I cried. You are talented and elegant.
    Kindly support me on Facebook Fanpage. Appreciate if you could please ‘like’ my page :

    https://www.facebook.com/pages/Mihran-Kalaydjian-Piano-Melodies/551764811595468

  6. Marie Abanga Avatar
    Marie Abanga

    Write on Kitti,

    We read on and share the journey. 🙂

  7. Just Plain Ol' Vic Avatar
    Just Plain Ol’ Vic

    You write for all the “write” reasons!! 🙂

    I am inspired, in part by your honest writing, to tell the truth myself – even if it is painful!

  8. dyane Avatar
    dyane

    It will, and if we meet up at a sushi bar, they better clear out the joint for us! 😉

  9. Kitt O'Malley Avatar
    Kitt O’Malley

    Thank you!

  10. Kitt O'Malley Avatar
    Kitt O’Malley

    Thank you. Yes, writing is cathartic. As to catharsis: my full first name is Kitt, but Kitt is a derivation of Katherine, which means purification through emotional catharsis. My name fits me well.

  11. princess marksalot Avatar
    princess marksalot

    don’t stop. your actions have purpose!

  12. stockdalewolfe Avatar
    stockdalewolfe

    And I am glad you write. Your posts are interesting, informative and well written. I think writing is cathartic. This is a great example of your well written pieces.

  13. Kitt O'Malley Avatar
    Kitt O’Malley

    I feel the same about you, Dyane, and do look forward to the day we meet in person. I know it will happen.

  14. Kitt O'Malley Avatar
    Kitt O’Malley

    Thank you, Phil.

  15. dyane Avatar
    dyane

    I’m so glad that you write or else I’d never have found such a lovely kindred spirit!!! I’d also miss all your insightful observations and beautiful, clear writing style

  16. philsblog01 Avatar
    philsblog01

    Nice! I am glad you do write!

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