Writing to Release the Tears
- Nov 21
- 3 min read
By Annette Mashi
Founder of Write Wizards
2 years. 746 days to be exact. I’ve been living in a war zone. There are days when the emotions run so high, the grief is so intense that I can’t see through the tears to type. And then there are moments of joy where I push the pain deep down inside myself to actually celebrate.
This is the journey that I have been on. From the moment my little country was invaded until today. And sometimes the only way to release the stress and pain is by writing. The words often jump from my mind onto the page, almost like magic. Other days, I stare into space blankly, unable to express my thoughts.
Being a female business owner who makes her living from writing, I can’t let my feelings take over. I am not allowed to crawl under my comforter and wait for things to get better. I must forge ahead to earn a living. And so I practice consistency. I learned to block out the noise and focus on what needs to be written.
WHY I Write
I remember why I started this business: to give female architects, interior designers, and women in the construction industry a voice. By working with me, they share their knowledge, which encourages future clients to hire them. I hear their stories and turn them into words on a page, highlighting the value my clients bring to every project.
As women, we are not used to basking in the limelight. We shy away from being center stage. We don’t always have the confidence to own our expertise. It often takes another woman to step up and collaborate with you, encouraging you to shine. A woman who can see all the greatness in you and convey that to others. A writer who hears your story, polishes
it, and presents it in a way that embodies who you are.
Writing for Impact
Everyone has a story. And every story should be told. You never know who will be reading or listening to your story and how that could change their life.
I recently shared my story in Her Path to Entrepreneurship: A Journey of Courage, Vision, and Success. My husband read the chapter I had written and started to cry. 29 years ago, we moved from Philadelphia to Israel. I left my home, my family, and everything familiar to start a new life. And for all those years, he had no idea of the pain and the loneliness I felt. He wasn’t aware of my silent suffering. I never told him, or perhaps he didn’t hear me. I was constantly battling with myself to find my place and my voice.
If I didn’t have the courage to put my story into words, he would never have known how I felt. He wouldn’t see who I really am or understand why connecting with others is so important to me. By not telling my story, I was stifling myself and suffering in silence. I’m glad that I learned to break free and share my thoughts.
Now I encourage you to do the same. To step out from the darkness into the light. To share your story, your thoughts, your hopes, and your dreams. To inspire others. Put your emotions on paper. And to let the tears flow.
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