Noticing Newbies: August 09, 2017 Issue [#8438]
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 This week: Sometimes, We Just Have to Ask for Help
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3. Letter from the Editor
4. Editor's Picks
5. A Word from Writing.Com
6. Ask & Answer
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Letter from the editor

Sometimes, We Just Have to Ask for Help

If you are anything like me, you hate admitting that you need help. I am learning that sometimes it is necessary.


I have always been a rather independent type woman. Not necessarily the "hear me roar" and "burn my bra" type, but the "I can make it on my own, I don't need any help" type.

Let me give you an example of my independence in my marriage. My husband wanted an independent woman. When we met, he described his ideal woman as being the type that when he said, "WOMAN! Make me a sandwich!" that woman would turn around, and tell him to make his own stinkin' sandwich. Ironically, most of the time I will make the sandwich, but he also doesn't demand a sandwich. If he asks politely, he'll get a sandwich. If he demands it, he gets nothing. Also ironically, when I do fight back, he doesn't like it very much. *Laugh* I point out that it's what he wanted, and he, even then, admits that it is. He says it would be boring if he had a woman who just rolled over and let him have his way all the time. It's worked for 17 years. Not complaining at all.

The unfortunate part of this is that I am horrible about asking for help if I need it. I'll work and work and work at something until I am nearly in tears, and I still won't ask for help. This goes for my writing, too. That's why so much of my stuff goes unfinished. It's horrible of me, and it's a habit I should stop.

So, in an attempt to write a do-as-I-say-and-not-as-I-do thing here, I am going to leave some places that you can go for help, if you need it. Help navigating the site, help getting feedback with your writing, and other types of help around the site.

*Bullet* "Writing.Com 101" Open in new Window. [E] is where you can go to find almost any topic you need help on with Writing.Com. It was written several years ago by our moderators, headed by the SMs. It is your one-stop-shop for all things help. Try it out!

*Bullet* "Noticing Newbies" Open in new Window. [13+] is a forum made specifically for new members of the site. Whether you are a new member, or you just love new members, this is a great place to go. You can post questions, introduce yourself, or even post an item you'd like others to look at. They will! Join in the fun and start up a conversation.

*Bullet* "Newbie Help And Support Group" Open in new Window. [E] is exactly what it says - it is a help and support group for new members of the site. So, if you are feeling overwhelmed, or if you are feeling like you need help, do not be like me and sit and struggle through it, no matter how wonderful the writing may be afterward, go ask for help! (Ok, maybe struggle for a little bit if that makes you happy, but then go to the group, because they are awesome!)


Those are just a few places you can go to get some help, if you need it. So, let me leave you with this song from the Beatles...




Editor's Picks

 The City In My Arms Open in new Window. (E)
A wanderer's hazy dream of the city he loves.
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 Along life's road anthology Open in new Window. (E)
An extract from my collection of poems
#2130374 by Honor Author IconMail Icon


 For the Love of Phoenix  Open in new Window. (E)
Writing in progress.
#2130361 by nonetheless Author IconMail Icon


 Dancing with darkness Open in new Window. (E)
Friendly with my demons
#2130351 by Marie Griffin Author IconMail Icon


 The War of Love  Open in new Window. (E)
Defines the chaos that our hearts live in
#2130325 by Sanchi Author IconMail Icon


 Product Of An Enslaved Pedigree Open in new Window. (18+)
Realistic poetry
#2130316 by LKardale Author IconMail Icon

 
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